History's Narrowest Escapes

by James Moore

Little-known tales from history's narrow escapes--from plots to assassinate Churchill to the man who single-handedly prevented World War III This book reveals 50 of history's most dramatic narrow escapes. From wars that were averted to invasions, revolutions, and apocalyptic scenarios just barely avoided, included here are the stories of how a Soviet Army colonel stopped World War III in 1983, how Nelson's heroics at The Battle of Trafalgar might...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752489879
• ISBN13: 9780752489872
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: History Press Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.8"