Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year -- Michael Farquhar, Paperback Architecture Author: Adi Denner

Author: Adi Denner

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Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year -- Michael Farquhar, Paperback Architecture Author: Adi DennerNational Geographic author Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year. From Caligula's blood soaked end to hotelier Steve Wynn's unfortunate run in with a priceless Picasso, these 365 tales of misery include lost fortunes (like the would be Apple investor who pulled out in 1977 and missed out on a $30 billion dollar windfall), romance gone wrong (like the 16th century Shah