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A Million Years In A Day: A Curious History Of Daily Life

A Million Years In A Day: A Curious History Of Daily Life

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Structured around one ordinary modern Saturday, A Million Years in a Day reveals the astonishing origins and development of the daily practices we take for granted. In this entertaining romp through human history, Greg Jenner explores the evolution of our daily routines, drawing from Roman rubbish bins, Egyptian tombs, Victorian sewers, and more. Spanning a million years of humanity, this book offers intriguing, surprising, and sometimes silly nuggets from our past, detailing the history of things you always wondered about—and many you never considered.

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ISBN13: 9781780225654
ISBN10: 1780225652
Publication Year: 2016
Format: Paperback

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    Journey through daily life's surprising historical evolution.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're curious about how everyday routines came to be, this book provides a fascinating and humorous look through history. Greg Jenner's storytelling makes the evolution of daily practices both engaging and insightful. You'll enjoy uncovering the quirky origins behind common habits and marveling at just how much our routines have changed over the centuries.

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