A Collection of History Too Gruesome to Read Closely (Complete in Two Volumes)

Name: A Collection of History Too Gruesome to Read Closely (Complete in Two Volumes)
Author: Zhao Yue

历史不忍细看合集（共2册）

by Zhao Yue (赵越)

Status: Completed
Length: 359k Words
Genre: Historical
Updated: 5y ago
Source: Fanqie

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"History Is Too Painful to Examine Closely: A Refined Edition"

This book gathers a wealth of forgotten and misunderstood historical material, separating fact from fiction and clearing away the dust to reveal history in its true colors. From power struggles and writers’ private lives to palace intrigues and tales from the streets, it cuts through layers of mystery with clear, accessible explanations. Long-standing misconceptions are corrected with lively, witty accounts, bringing the colorful years of the past to life and laying bare secrets and anecdotes that could never be spoken aloud. The passions and absurdities, cruelties and depths, sorrows and obsessions, repression and debauchery of bygone eras have been gathered into a history and shaped into a book, now presented for your reading.

"History Is Too Painful to Examine Closely: World History"

This book collects 54 historical figures and events from around the world that have baffled or been misunderstood by people. It covers fascinating historical records, brutal episodes too painful to read about, and astonishing mysteries. It explores world-shaking figures and events that have echoed through the ages: Was Alexander the Great poisoned? Did Napoleon die of illness or murder? Did Hitler really kill himself in Berlin? It also looks at seemingly minor but fascinating details closely connected to everyday life: Is the claim that yogurt helps you live longer a lie? Why were ancient Greek sculptures all nude? Why did Europeans in modern times like to wear wigs? "History Is Too Painful to Examine Closely: World History" continues the author’s signature witty, incisive style. The writing is light, the content rich, and the book highly readable.

If you recognize the spark, all that stands between you and the world is a copy of "History Is Too Painful to Examine Closely: World History".

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A Collection of History Too Grim to Examine Closely历史不忍细看合集Alternate title on Fanqie

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