How It All Started

Gain a fresh perspective of the world around you

Who invented political correctness? When did we first start using surnames? Was 'fast food' invented or did it just ... happen?

To shed some light on these present-day conundrums, plus hundreds more, we commissioned the finest historians and journalists to delve into the past and what they uncovered was truly fascinating!

Did you know: That many languages spoken today have a common root that can be traced back at least 10,000 years? The reason some countries drive on the left when most drive on the right can be traced back to the French Revolution?

How It All Started turns history on its head with riveting stories that suddenly help the modern world make sense.

320 pages ● 276mm x 213mm ● Hardcover