
The Greatest Puzzles Ever Solved: 200 of the Most Amazing Riddles, Conundrums and Enigmas
Author: Tim Dedopulos
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 304
Pit your wits against the most cunning thinkers the world has ever known with The Greatest Puzzles Ever Solved. Puzzles hold a unique place in human society. They're found in every culture, in every place, in every time. We have discovered them in archaeological remains all over the world. There is even evidence to suggest that they are older even than writing. But that is easy to understand -- the drive to solve puzzles is as natural to us as breathing air. They give us a chance to sharpen our mental skills, to prove ourselves against others, to help make sense of something unknown, and to have some fun doing it. All of these are powerful human drives, and together it's an irresistible combination. The Greatest Puzzles Ever Solved is a stunning collection of the finest puzzles ever seen, right throughout history. Inside, you'll find cunning creations from Ancient Egypt and Imperial China sitting side by side with modern masterpieces from Britain, America and Japan -- and many more besides. The world's oldest puzzle, the world's most popular puzzle, the world's toughest puzzle, they're all there in this dazzling showcase of puzzle greatness. Can you stand the test of time?
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Author: Tim Dedopulos
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 304
Pit your wits against the most cunning thinkers the world has ever known with The Greatest Puzzles Ever Solved. Puzzles hold a unique place in human society. They're found in every culture, in every place, in every time. We have discovered them in archaeological remains all over the world. There is even evidence to suggest that they are older even than writing. But that is easy to understand -- the drive to solve puzzles is as natural to us as breathing air. They give us a chance to sharpen our mental skills, to prove ourselves against others, to help make sense of something unknown, and to have some fun doing it. All of these are powerful human drives, and together it's an irresistible combination. The Greatest Puzzles Ever Solved is a stunning collection of the finest puzzles ever seen, right throughout history. Inside, you'll find cunning creations from Ancient Egypt and Imperial China sitting side by side with modern masterpieces from Britain, America and Japan -- and many more besides. The world's oldest puzzle, the world's most popular puzzle, the world's toughest puzzle, they're all there in this dazzling showcase of puzzle greatness. Can you stand the test of time?












