Mavericks life stories and lessons of history's most extraordinary misfits
This book offers an alternative take on history by spotlighting 24 lesser-known but remarkable individuals--underdogs, rebels, and eccentrics--who made their mark in unique ways. From daring escapes and scientific breakthroughs to acts of resistance and gender defiance, these stories highlight peopl...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Watkins, an imprint of Watkins Media Limited,
2025.
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| Summary: | This book offers an alternative take on history by spotlighting 24 lesser-known but remarkable individuals--underdogs, rebels, and eccentrics--who made their mark in unique ways. From daring escapes and scientific breakthroughs to acts of resistance and gender defiance, these stories highlight people like the Chevalier d'Eon, Caroline Herschel, Paul Robeson, and the Rebecca Rioters. Both poignant and humorous, the book reveals how history has been shaped not just by elites, but also by a diverse cast of unconventional figures often overlooked in traditional narratives. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 207 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781786788986 1786788985 |
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