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A fascinating and surprising history of the world told through the lines people have drawn on maps, described by Richard Osman as 'an absolutely incredible present for anyone who's interested in the world at all, which is sort of all of us' (
The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything is a treasure trove of random knowledge. Covering everything from the furthest known galaxies to the murky origins of oyster ice cream, inside you will find a discussion of how one might determine the most average-
#1 International Bestseller Every border tells a surprising story in this uncommonly enlightening history that will change the way you understand the world A novel and fascinating perspective on world history.Bill Bryson By turns surprising, funny, bleak,
'I love Jonn Elledge's brain, and his tireless quests to boggle everyone else's' MARINA HYDE Brought to you from the inquisitive mind of Jonn Elledge, the number-one bestselling author of A History of the World in 47 Borders , The Compendi
Many lines on the map are worth far more than a thousand words, going well beyond merely marking divisions between nations. In this eye-opening investigation into the most remarkable points on the map, a single boundary might, upon closer inspection, reve