# A Pointless History of the World

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- Authors: [Richard Osman](https://www.bookquiver.com/richard-osman), [Alexander Armstrong](https://www.bookquiver.com/alexander-armstrong)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2016-10-06

## Description

A jam-packed, fun-filled collection of quiz questions, trivia, facts and laugh-out-loud snippets from the stars of the UK's most-loved quiz show 'The book is excellent and funny and appeals to everyone.' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Armstrong & Osman once again display their seamless humour, intelligence and writing skills . . . It's a great entertaining and educational read - and there are quizzes! It's a real treat for yourself or for someone else.' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As quirky as the tv show - any fan of the show should be buying this book!' - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Pointless History of the World is a journey through time, pulling out some of the most 'pointless', comedic and interesting events - from the obvious to the obscure - and combines brilliant quiz content from the show with Richard and Xander's own brilliantly funny and incredibly intelligent quick-witted stand-up style writing. Interactive, hilarious and jam-packed full of quiz questions that will have every Pointless fan vying to be crowned the Pointless champion in their own household.

## Editions

### A Pointless History of the World

- Publisher: hodder_paperbacks
- ISBN: 978-14-7362-324-8
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2017-06-01
- Language: en_GB

### A Pointless History of the World

- Publisher: hodder_stoughton
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-7362-322-4
- Published: 2016-10-06
- Language: en_GB

### A Pointless History of the World

- Publisher: hodder_stoughton
- ISBN: 978-14-7362-323-1
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2016-10-06
- Language: en_GB