New Burlington Books History In 100 Numbers

Numbers can provide a fresh and powerful perspective, sharpening the fuzzy outlines of history and bringing more obscure historical players to the fore. They can also offer interesting entry points into broad historical themes. Some numbers even feel as though they can tell a whole story with a few digits. For examples, did you know that between 1619 and 1865, African-American slaves provided 222,505,049 hours of forced labour? Or that 191 people were killed trying to cross the Berlin Wall? Or that about 1000 sheep were skinned to make the Domesday book? History in 100 Numbers presents some of the most famous numbers in history - whether you read it from cover to cover, dip in and out at random, or decide to read one a day, this book will entertain and inform you. This hardback book has 175 pages and measures: 21.5 x 17.5 x 2cm.