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Napoleon's Hemorrhoids: And Other Small Events that Changed History

Name: Napoleon's Hemorrhoids: And Other Small Events that Changed History
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Book Synopsis: New York Times Bestseller! A compendium about tiny ripples that created big waves in history. What was Hitler’s real name? Which famous artist was mistakenly thought to be stillborn, until his uncle revived him by blowing cigar smoke in his face? And what were Albert Einstein’s last words?

Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying historical what-ifs and lesser-known anecdotes, Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs that reveals how much of history turned out to be the consequences of fortune, accident, or luck.

Here, you’ll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You’ll discover that before the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon’s painful hemorrhoids prevented him from mounting his horse to survey the battlefield. You’ll learn that Nixon’s White House taping system was accidentally revealed by an aide, causing his downfall in the Watergate scandal. You’ll discover how Coca-Cola’s most famous advertisement, launched in 1971 was inspired by an unplanned all-night layover at an Irish airport.

(And . . . no one actually knows Einstein’s last words. They were in German, a language his nurse did not speak.)

A treasure trove of astonishing anecdotes about the tiny ripples that created big waves in history, Napoleon’s Hemorrhoids reveals how our most famous incidents, best-loved works of art, and most accepted historical outcomes are simply twists of fate.

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Discover the hidden secrets behind history's biggest events with Napoleon's Hemorrhoids: And Other Small Events that Changed History. This New York Times Bestseller is a captivating compendium that takes you on a wild ride through the fascinating and hilarious side of history.

Uncover the untold stories that shaped our world. From Hitler's real name to the unbelievable circumstances that saved a famous artist's life, this book is filled with mind-blowing historical what-ifs and lesser-known anecdotes. Explore how fortune, accident, and luck played a significant role in making history.

Get ready to dive into the surprising details. Did you know that during the Cuban missile crisis, Communist jets were just moments away from firing on American planes but had to retreat due to low fuel? Or that Napoleon's hemorrhoids prevented him from mounting his horse before the Battle of Waterloo, altering the course of history?

Experience the jaw-dropping moments that changed the course of nations. Discover how an accidental revelation of Nixon's White House taping system led to his downfall in the Watergate scandal. And learn how a spontaneous layover at an Irish airport inspired Coca-Cola's most iconic advertisement.

Napoleon's Hemorrhoids is a treasure trove of astonishing anecdotes that will leave you astounded by the power of small events. It's a must-read for serious historians and casual history buffs alike, offering a fresh perspective on our most famous incidents and accepted historical outcomes. Don't miss out on this roller coaster journey through history!

Grab your copy of Napoleon's Hemorrhoids now and uncover the hidden twists of fate that shaped our world!

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