Great Dramatic Stories Of The Twentieth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Some yellowing; fep clipped. Markings: unmkd. Binding condition: Binding intact.
From political assassinations to daring escapes, natural disasters to courtroom scandals, Great Dramatic Stories of the Twentieth Century presents a gripping collection of the most extraordinary true events that defined an era of unprecedented upheaval and human drama. Rupert Furneaux, a seasoned chronicler of history's most compelling moments, assembles a panoramic tapestry of real-life incidents that reads with the urgency of fiction yet carries the unmistakable weight of truth. Each story is carefully chosen to illustrate the full spectrum of human courage, folly, and fate — from the heroic to the catastrophic. Furneaux's crisp, authoritative prose draws readers into the heart of each episode, ensuring that history never feels distant or dry. For those who believe that reality surpasses imagination, this anthology proves the case beyond all doubt.
Author: Rupert Furneaux
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Odhams Books Limited
Genre: Anthology
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Some yellowing; fep clipped. Markings: unmkd. Binding condition: Binding intact.
From political assassinations to daring escapes, natural disasters to courtroom scandals, Great Dramatic Stories of the Twentieth Century presents a gripping collection of the most extraordinary true events that defined an era of unprecedented upheaval and human drama. Rupert Furneaux, a seasoned chronicler of history's most compelling moments, assembles a panoramic tapestry of real-life incidents that reads with the urgency of fiction yet carries the unmistakable weight of truth. Each story is carefully chosen to illustrate the full spectrum of human courage, folly, and fate — from the heroic to the catastrophic. Furneaux's crisp, authoritative prose draws readers into the heart of each episode, ensuring that history never feels distant or dry. For those who believe that reality surpasses imagination, this anthology proves the case beyond all doubt.