Winchester, Author and Historian Simon

Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883

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ISBN 13:: 9780060838591
author:: Winchester, Author and Historian Simon
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Harper Perennial
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 13.2 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, World History, Science,
Condition:: New
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Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded is a gripping account of one of history's most devastating events. In 1883, the volcano-island of Krakatoa was annihilated in an explosion that sent massive tsunamis crashing across the globe. The impact was felt far and wide, with barometers in Bogotá and Washington, D.C. going haywire, and bodies washing up on distant shores like Zanzibar. The eruption had a profound effect on global politics, contributing to a wave of anti-Western militancy among fundamentalist Muslims in Java that would have far-reaching consequences. This P.S. edition of Krakatoa features additional insights into the book, including author interviews and recommended reading. Simon Winchester's meticulous research sheds new light on this pivotal event, providing an entirely fresh perspective on one of history's most infamous disasters.

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