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The Book of Who Said That?: Fascinating Stories behind Famous Quotes
The Book of Who Said That?: Fascinating Stories behind Famous Quotes
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The Book of Who Said That? is a collection of famous quotes and the stories behind them, spoken by history's most influential politicians, artists, philosophers, writers, and cultural movers.
- 300+ articles cover a wide range of people and topics, from the well known to the obscure.
- Each of 11 chapters focuses on a theme: Wit and Wisdom from the Ancient World; Words from the White House; In Times of War; Science and Nature; Ideas of a Nation; Culture; Places; The Human Condition; Love and Marriage; Popular Sayings; The Quotables.
- Learn how profound words have shaped the milieu of cultural movements and historical moments.
- Did Nathan Hale really say, "I regret that I only have one life to give for my country?"; What baseball player was known by his catchphrase "Let's Play Two!"? What poet was called mad, bad, and dangerous to know? Who said, "The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel"? Where did the phrase "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" originate? It's often said as a fact that John Adams coined the phrase "Facts are stubborn things," but this is actually a false fact. Who should get credit?
- Hardcover, 704 pages.
- Dimensions: 16.38 x 5.08 x 23.69 cm
- Language: English
- Print length: 704 pages
- Item weight: 975 g
- Edition: Illustrated
- Book Type: Hardcover
- ISBN-10: 1680227548
- ISBN-13: 978-1680227543
- Publication date: 1 August 2017
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