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Perfect for readers interested in History \u0026amp; Military categories, Robins' books promise to entertain while providing a fresh perspective on historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff or a casual reader, Mikey Robins' books offer a captivating journey through time, filled with intriguing anecdotes and unexpected twists. Discover the delightful blend of fact and folly that makes his writing truly distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"idiots-follies-and-misadventures-by-mikey-robins-9781761107115","title":"Idiots, Follies and Misadventures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe history books are full of heroes and villains … but what about all the idiots? Comedian and armchair historian Mikey Robins tells the astonishing story of human stupidity, one idiot at a time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the universe.\u003c\/i\u003e - Albert Einstein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistory is full of heroes and villains. But then there are the idiots. \u003ci\u003eIdiots, Follies \u0026amp; Misadventures\u003c\/i\u003e shows that human stupidity has always been our constant companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistory tends to omit tales of human fallibility. We overlook the dubious and ridiculous contributions made by history’s tawdry parade of knuckleheads. But this book is a call to arms … knuckleheads assemble! And once assembled, prepare to be mocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust because history has mostly swept these idiots under the carpet does not make them by any means unsung heroes. 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Let’s be honest, human beings have always been appalling. Not everyone and not all the time, but our history is littered with those whose work and deeds have rendered them... \u003ci\u003ereprehensible\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes it’s our most esteemed luminaries who behave the worst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are we to make of Catherine the Great’s extensive collection of pornographic furniture, Hans Christian Andersen’s too-much-information diary and Karl Marx’s epic pub crawls? Or hall-of-fame huckster William McCloundy, who in 1901 actually ‘sold’ the Brooklyn Bridge to an unsuspecting tourist, and the pharaoh who covered his slaves in honey to keep flies off his meal? Did you know about the royal ticklers of the House of Romanov, and the bizarre coronation rituals of early Irish kings? 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