{"product_id":"historys-biggest-showoffs-the-boldest-bravest-and-brainiest-people-of-all-time-9780711275072","title":"History's BIGGEST Show-offs: The boldest, bravest and brainiest people of all time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book introduces readers to some of history's biggest braggers and loudest show-offs, from wealthy kings and queens to masterful musicians and artists. It features long-dead leaders, artists, musicians, and more from all around the world, paired with humorous character illustrations from Sam Caldwell for maximum hilarity. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 64 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome individuals simply cannot resist boasting, and this book introduces readers to some of history's most prominent braggarts and loudest show-offs. This book takes young readers on a journey through some of history's greatest show-offs, ranging from wealthy kings and queens who loved to flaunt their wealth to masterful musicians who were not shy about showcasing their talents and brilliant artists who could not stop bragging about their greatness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the showoffs featured in this book are Queen Elizabeth I of England, who owned over 2,000 pairs of gloves, Alexander the Great, who named more than 70 cities in his vast empire after himself, and one after his horse! The Montgolfier brothers, who showcased their flashy new invention, the hot air balloon, in front of huge crowds, including the King and Queen! Andy Seed's humorous text brings these wild but true stories to life, as he tells readers tales about massive palaces, fast cars, monster banquets, immense armies, frilly outfits, dazzling bling, musical masterpieces, epic artworks, outrageous inventions, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing long-dead leaders, artists, musicians, and more from all around the world, the snappy facts are paired with humorous character illustrations from the brilliant Sam Caldwell for maximum hilarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 636g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 243 x 297 x 14 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780711275072\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Seed","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44101721620730,"sku":"9780711275072","price":8.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1666961209106_book.jpg?v=1667290696","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/historys-biggest-showoffs-the-boldest-bravest-and-brainiest-people-of-all-time-9780711275072","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}