Where History Was Made

by Ben Dupré

There are certain places to which the memory of great and terrible events seems to cling like mist to a mountain top. Such places are often insignificant in themselves, but are thrust to the forefront of the historical stage by the deadly play of human forces.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, World History

239 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Ben Dupré read Classics at Exeter College, Oxford, before pursuing a career in publishing. Until 2004 he was children's reference publisher at Oxford University Press.

He is the author of Places of Destiny (published in the US as Where History was Made), 50 Big Ideas You Really Need to Know, 50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know and the bestselling 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know.

A devotee of baseball and early music, Ben lives in Oxford with his family.

Reviews

[T · Rating 3 out of 5]

Almost identical in format to "Days that Changed the World" (a book I received in conjunction with this one as a gift), this work suffers from the same main flaws as its sister. Namely, the length isn't sufficient to really do any of the "landmarks" justice, and no rationale is given as to why the specific events given 'made the cut,' so to speak, over any other noteworthy occurrences. The writing in this one is much better, however, and it is filled with many passionate first-hand accounts, along with containing numerous photographs, paintings, and maps.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

great resource and great pics