A History of the World Through Body Parts by Kathryn & Ross Petras

Description A grab bag of historic spleens, chins, and more, this is your ultimate literary dissection of body parts throughout history!From famous craniums to prominent breasts, ancient spleens and bound feet, this book will bring history to life in a whole new way. With their inimitable wit and probing intelligence, authors Kathy and Ross Petras look at the role the human body has played throughout history as each individual part becomes a jumping-off point for a wider look at the times. In far-ranging, quirky-yet-interrelated stories, learn about Charles II of Spains jaw and the repercussions of inbreeding, what Anne Boleyns heart says about the Crusades and the trend of dispersed burials, and what can be learned about Lady Xocs pierced tongue. A History of the World Through Body Parts is packed with fascinating little-known historical facts and anecdotes that will entertain, enlighten, and delight even the most well-read history buff. Customers Also Liked Related products Mythica : A New History of Homers World, Through the Women Written Out of It by Emily Hauser A History of Ireland in Ten Body Parts by Ian Miller The Missing Thread: A New History of the Ancient World Through the Women Who Shaped It by Daisy Dunn Reviews