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10 Mistakes That Changed History

The Reckless Rulers, Monumental Mishaps and Disastrous Decisions That Have Shaped Our World.

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10 Mistakes That Changed History

By: Paul Coulter
Narrated by: Paul Coulter
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From breakups that ended empires to naps that sank ships,
10 Mistakes That Changed History reveals how overlooked historical errors are responsible for some of the most era-defining events of the past.

Featuring many of the most recognisable characters and episodes in history, from Cleopatra to the sinking of the Titanic, comedian and historian Paul Coulter reframes our understanding of these pivotal moments, revealing how human errors and their unintended outcomes have governed our world – and will likely determine our future.

Packed full of surprising facts and funny stories, 10 Mistakes That Changed History is a greatest hits of bad leadership decisions, misguided acts of heroism and mankind’s most catastrophic lapses of judgement. These are the very human stories that have shaped our world, all with monumental consequences.

©2025 Paul Coulter (P)2025 Penguin Audio
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A hilarious and informative romp through history!
I’ll never look at these periods in time the same way again - Paul tells the stories we think we know in a whole new way and makes you laugh the whole time!!

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