{"product_id":"useless-knowledge-about-ancient-wars-crowe-lockwood-9798312615333","title":"Useless Knowledge about Ancient Wars: 190+ Strange Facts, Bizarre Tactics, and Forgotten Stories from the Battlefields of History","description":"\u003cb\u003eUseless Knowledge About Ancient Wars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e190+ Strange Facts, Bizarre Tactics, and Forgotten Stories from the Battlefields of History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory isn't just about kings, conquests, and famous battles it's also filled with \u003cb\u003einsane war tactics, ridiculous mistakes, and truly bizarre events that defy logic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that \u003cb\u003eflaming pigs\u003c\/b\u003e were once used to scare off war elephants? Or that a \u003cb\u003ebattle ended instantly because of a solar eclipse\u003c\/b\u003e? What about the \u003cb\u003eancient general who consulted sacred chickens before going to war\u003c\/b\u003e and lost because he ignored their advice?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHilarious, strange, and shocking \u003cb\u003ewar facts you won't find in textbooks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutrageous battlefield tactics\u003c\/b\u003e that actually worked (and some that failed miserably)\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003edumbest reasons wars started\u003c\/b\u003e, including one over a stolen bucket\u003cbr\u003eHow \u003cb\u003esuperstitions and bizarre beliefs influenced ancient military decisions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRidiculous weapons\u003c\/b\u003e that sound like myths but were real from scythed chariots to exploding clay pots\u003cbr\u003eThe role of \u003cb\u003eanimals in ancient battles\u003c\/b\u003e, from war elephants to spy pigeons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \u003cb\u003ehistory buffs, trivia lovers, and anyone who enjoys weird and wonderful facts\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUseless Knowledge About Ancient Wars\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ean addictive, laugh-out-loud journey through the forgotten and absurd side of history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚔️ \u003cb\u003eGet ready to see history like never before because sometimes, the strangest stories are the ones that actually happened.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Crowe Lockwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798312615333\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Crowe Lockwood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46807208395007,"sku":"9798312615333","price":13.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aa51f4fd-599d-4ff2-8f41-76812fc313a1.jpg?v=1745378832","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/useless-knowledge-about-ancient-wars-crowe-lockwood-9798312615333","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}