It Seemed Like a Good Idea
A Compendium of Great Historical Fiascoes
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
7 May 2000
Summary
Throughout the annals of history, the best of intentions—and sometimes the worst—have set in motion events with a vastly different outcome than originally intended. In this entertaining, fact-filled chronicle, William Forstchen and Bill Fawcett explore the watersheds of history that began as the best of ideas and ended as the worst of fiascoes.
A Holy War—The Medieval Crusades for religious liberation become centuries of slaughter and destruction.
Sibling Rivalry—Leif Erikson s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780380807710 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0380807718 |
| Author: | Bill Fawcett, William R. Forstchen |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | Avon Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 7 May 2000 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 135mm x 20mm |
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About The Author
Bill Fawcett
Bill Fawcett is the author and editor of more than a dozen books, including You Did What? He is also the author and editor of three historical mystery series and two Oral Histories of the US Navy SEALS.
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