The Decline and Fall of Practically EverybodyPresents humorous, but factual sketches of famous men and women from throughout history, including ancient Greeks and Egyptians, Lady Godiva, Peter the Great, Henry VIII, Montezuma, and others. |
Contents
A FEW GREATS | 111 |
MERRIE ENGLAND | 157 |
NOW WERE GETTING SOMEWHERE | 187 |
THEY ALL HAD THEIR | 217 |
AFTERWORD | 231 |
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