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Author: Stephen Weir

The Worst Decisions in History vividly present the biggest blunders that have occurred throughout the ages - as well as the people who managed to be written into History for them.

Some of the...

The Worst Decisions in History vividly present the biggest blunders that have occurred throughout the ages - as well as the people who managed to be written into History for them.

Some of the historical missteps described in the book include: Menelaus and his lost wife, Nero and the burning of Rome, The Soviet nuclear legacy: Chernobyl, The backing of Osama...

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The Worst Decisions in History vividly present the biggest blunders that have occurred throughout the ages - as well as the people who managed to be written into History for them.

Some of the historical missteps described in the book include: Menelaus and his lost wife, Nero and the burning of Rome, The Soviet nuclear legacy: Chernobyl, The backing of Osama Bin Laden by the CIA itself, The Year 2000 computer problem that never happened, The deadly tsunami in Southeast Asia that could have been predicted.

(. . .) [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Stephen Weir
Publisher
Kleidarithmos
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Type
Academic History
Theme
World History
Time Period
Cold War
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
256
Release Date
1/2010
Publication Date
2010
Dimensions
17x23 cm
ISBN-13
9789604613052

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  • Skeftomilos
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    Having read two-thirds of the book, I can say that it is an interesting read, but not one that is worth its price. If the goal is to guide the reader through various memorable historical periods, one can find other books that do it better. The selection of topics clearly leans towards events connected to the United Kingdom and its citizens, but what bothered me the most from the first few pages is the superficiality, shallowness, and inconsistency of the criteria regarding what constitutes a "bad decision," "foolishness," and "historical blunder." The author seems to choose either the intentions of the individual or the outcome of their actions as the criterion, depending on their mood at the time. At times, I feel like the book was written by two people—one who quickly picked the worst decisions in history and another who tried, without confidence, to justify the choices of the first person. In any case, the result is clumsy and not convincing.

    Among the positives of the book is the coded description of events. The author avoids digressions and does not bore the reader. Among the negatives, I include the numerous mistakes in place names and dates, which make the text unreliable as a future reference point. For example, Nero lived from 37-68 BC, Carthage is located on the Iberian Peninsula, and the great battle in which Hannibal won took place in Cannae. These mistakes may partly be due to the Greek editing and translation.

    In conclusion, I blame myself for buying the book without carefully flipping through it beforehand. It was a bad decision that I could have avoided if I had been more cautious and less hasty.

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  • Having read two-thirds of the book, I can say that it is an interesting read, but not one that is worth its price. If the goal is to guide the reader through various memorable historical periods, one can find other books that do it better. The selection of topics clearly leans towards events connected to the United Kingdom and its citizens, but what bothered me the most from the first few pages is the superficiality, shallowness, and inconsistency of the criteria regarding what constitutes a "bad decision," "foolishness," and "historical blunder." The author seems to choose either the intentions of the individual or the outcome of their actions as the criterion, depending on their mood at the time. At times, I feel like the book was written by two people—one who quickly picked the worst decisions in history and another who tried, without confidence, to justify the choices of the first person. In any case, the result is clumsy and not convincing.

    Among the positives of the book is the coded description of events. The author avoids digressions and does not bore the reader. Among the negatives, I include the numerous mistakes in place names and dates, which make the text unreliable as a future reference point. For example, Nero lived from 37-68 BC, Carthage is located on the Iberian Peninsula, and the great battle in which Hannibal won took place in Cannae. These mistakes may partly be due to the Greek editing and translation.

    In conclusion, I blame myself for buying the book without carefully flipping through it beforehand. It was a bad decision that I could have avoided if I had been more cautious and less hasty.

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The Worst Decisions in History vividly present the biggest blunders that have occurred throughout the ages - as well as the people who managed to be written into History for them.

Some of the historical missteps described in the book include: Menelaus and his lost wife, Nero and the burning of Rome, The Soviet nuclear legacy: Chernobyl, The backing of Osama Bin Laden by the CIA itself, The Year 2000 computer problem that never happened, The deadly tsunami in Southeast Asia that could have been predicted.

(. . .) [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Stephen Weir
Publisher
Kleidarithmos
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Type
Academic History
Theme
World History
Time Period
Cold War
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
256
Release Date
1/2010
Publication Date
2010
Dimensions
17x23 cm
ISBN-13
9789604613052

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Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • Skeftomilos
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    Having read two-thirds of the book, I can say that it is an interesting read, but not one that is worth its price. If the goal is to guide the reader through various memorable historical periods, one can find other books that do it better. The selection of topics clearly leans towards events connected to the United Kingdom and its citizens, but what bothered me the most from the first few pages is the superficiality, shallowness, and inconsistency of the criteria regarding what constitutes a "bad decision," "foolishness," and "historical blunder." The author seems to choose either the intentions of the individual or the outcome of their actions as the criterion, depending on their mood at the time. At times, I feel like the book was written by two people—one who quickly picked the worst decisions in history and another who tried, without confidence, to justify the choices of the first person. In any case, the result is clumsy and not convincing.

    Among the positives of the book is the coded description of events. The author avoids digressions and does not bore the reader. Among the negatives, I include the numerous mistakes in place names and dates, which make the text unreliable as a future reference point. For example, Nero lived from 37-68 BC, Carthage is located on the Iberian Peninsula, and the great battle in which Hannibal won took place in Cannae. These mistakes may partly be due to the Greek editing and translation.

    In conclusion, I blame myself for buying the book without carefully flipping through it beforehand. It was a bad decision that I could have avoided if I had been more cautious and less hasty.

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  • Having read two-thirds of the book, I can say that it is an interesting read, but not one that is worth its price. If the goal is to guide the reader through various memorable historical periods, one can find other books that do it better. The selection of topics clearly leans towards events connected to the United Kingdom and its citizens, but what bothered me the most from the first few pages is the superficiality, shallowness, and inconsistency of the criteria regarding what constitutes a "bad decision," "foolishness," and "historical blunder." The author seems to choose either the intentions of the individual or the outcome of their actions as the criterion, depending on their mood at the time. At times, I feel like the book was written by two people—one who quickly picked the worst decisions in history and another who tried, without confidence, to justify the choices of the first person. In any case, the result is clumsy and not convincing.

    Among the positives of the book is the coded description of events. The author avoids digressions and does not bore the reader. Among the negatives, I include the numerous mistakes in place names and dates, which make the text unreliable as a future reference point. For example, Nero lived from 37-68 BC, Carthage is located on the Iberian Peninsula, and the great battle in which Hannibal won took place in Cannae. These mistakes may partly be due to the Greek editing and translation.

    In conclusion, I blame myself for buying the book without carefully flipping through it beforehand. It was a bad decision that I could have avoided if I had been more cautious and less hasty.

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