A history of the world through body parts : the stories behind the organs, appendages, digits, and the like attached to (or detached from) famous bodies / Kathryn Petras, Ross Petras.
Material type: TextPublisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2022Description: 255 pages ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781797202846
- 1797202847
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 612 P493 | Available | 33111010882815 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 Spain's jaw and the repercussions of inbreeding, what Anne Boleyn's heart says about the Crusades and the trend of dispersed burials, and what can be learned about the Aztecs through Moctezuma's pierced lip. 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.
"Explore the history your textbook left out through the eyes (mouth, ears, and spleen) of the world's most iconic players in A History of the World Through Body Parts, a curious collection of unbelievable anecdotes all about the body. In this book, you'll learn all about: The Mayan history of bloodletting and Lady Xoc's pierced tongue The double decapitations that altered the course of the English monarchy Global feminism and the unbinding of Chinese revolutionary Qiu Jin's feet Lenin's postmortem pickled skin and its influence on the Soviet Union Drawing from various countries and cultures, the stories in this book explore the unique body parts of infamous icons and how they shaped the world around them. From Lord Byron's foot to Saint Cuthburt's posthumous manicures, this book's new way of archiving the past will shake you to your core - literally"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references.