More Lessons from History

Uncovering the colourful characters of the past

Alex Deane

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Biteback Publishing
01 February 2023

General & world history; Humour

Welcome to more tongue-in-cheek tales about eccentricity and endeavour from the obscurest parts of history that teach us things we never knew about the present.

This time we learn about the Lille perfume bombing, the Auschwitz volunteer, the 'Oops' missile, the longest war (and the shortest), the bird that didn't sing and, of course, kilts, among many others.

Alex Deane began tweeting quirky tales as a distraction from the monotony of lockdown. Now with over 4 million views online, the #deanehistory stories are a social media sensation.

Once again, he has scoured the archives for overlooked figures and events that nonetheless made an impact, and within these pages, they are brought hilariously and often poignantly back to life.

'Fabulously entertaining, Alex Deane's wry, witty stories take hidden gems from our shared history and polish them until they shine. A must-read.' - Iain Dale

'Ribald, riotous and sometimes surreal, Alex Deane's dispatches from the forgotten corners of history bring heroes and villains roaring vividly and often poignantly back to life.' - Gavin Esler

By: Alex Deane
Imprint: Biteback Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781785907807
ISBN 10: 1785907808
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alex Deane is a former Conservative Party aide and a non-practising barrister. He is a regular commentator on political events on UK and international news channels. A partner in a global business consultancy based in the Square Mile, he was for some time a local councillor until he received some extremely robust advice from his electorate. He is the author of Lessons from History and co-hosts the hit Hidden History Happy Hour podcast.