Nomical History January: When the Machinery of History Grinds to Life (Monthly History) - Softcover

Thomas, Joel W

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798999848178

Publisher: Joel Thomas, 2025

Synopsis

New year, new history. What happened on your January birthday that changed the world?

January is the month of fresh starts -- and history's most consequential new beginnings. Inaugurations, revolutions, and breakthroughs all chose January to make their mark.

Nomical History: January delivers one captivating historical event per day, told with engaging narrative prose, surprising life lessons, and closing reflections that make history feel personal.

Inside this history book, you'll discover:

• How Martin Luther King Jr.'s January birthday became a national reckoning
• The inauguration that almost didn't happen -- and changed the presidency forever
• Why January 1, 1863 meant freedom for millions (and fury for millions more)
• The Challenger disaster -- seven minutes that shattered a nation's confidence
• Gold discovered at Sutter's Mill and the madness that followed
• The ancient origins of January and why Romans named it after a two-faced god

Rated 4.8-5.0 stars with 160+ reviews across the series -- readers call it "the best way to start the year" and "impossible to read just one entry."

Perfect for: history lovers, New Year's resolution readers, trivia enthusiasts, students, and anyone searching for the perfect history gift.

Part of the 12-book Nomical History series -- start the new year with January, then collect all twelve months of daily history.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Joel Thomas
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798999848178
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168