The Greatest Nobodies of History
Minor Characters from Major Moments
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Adrian Bliss
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Adrian Bliss
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Narrated by Adrian Bliss, featuring the voices of Beth Rylance, Sebastian Humphreys and Kristin Atherton.
History belongs to the heroes. But to get the full story, sometimes you have to ask the side characters.
The lives of Leonardo da Vinci, Henry VIII and Queen Victoria fill bookshelves and fascinate scholars all over the world. But little attention is given to the ferret who posed for the renaissance master, the servant who oversaw the Tudor’s toilet time, or the famous horse who thrilled the miserable old monarch.
These supporting cast members have been waiting in the wings for too long, and Adrian Bliss thinks it’s high time they join their glory-hogging contemporaries in the spotlight. Fortunately, - thanks to some recently discovered ancient complaint letters, court transcripts and memoirs in bottles - now they can.
Equal parts fascinating and hilarious, The Greatest Nobodies of History is a surreal love letter to life’s forgotten heroes featuring hitherto undocumented accounts from Ancient Greece to the frontlines of the Great Emu War.
All that follows really happened, and some of it could even be true...
'All at once funny, touching, dazzlingly informative and fascinating, brilliantly imaginative and altogether wonderful. Capable of switching between divine silliness and genuinely tender sweetness, tragedy and wonder.' Stephen Fry
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- Lauyn
- 09-10-24
Fantasticly funny
This book is hilarious, silly, interesting and really well made. I laughed out loud often. I really hope Adrian Bliss makes another one!
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- Kelly
- 10-09-24
AMAZING!! So funny and well read ☆☆☆☆☆
How soon can you bring out the next one Adrian??? Honestly, this book is fabulous and you are a truly funny guy! Had a great chuckle listening, and also learnt quite alot about history too which is always great.
Thank you so much ☆☆☆☆☆
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- Anita
- 19-11-24
Really good writing, loved the characters
Most of the chapters were amazing. (one or two was actually quite serious rather than funny)
My favourites were the interview with the Plague and the court hearing of the vestal virgin.
Overall it's not the same experience of Adrian’s work without the visuals. I wish these stories were animated.
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- vic
- 16-11-24
Entertainment
I loved how they kept me entertained for 7 whole hours nonstop.Adrain Bliss makes brilliant audiobooks
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- anne sparks
- 14-09-24
Adrian's voice
nothing to dislike. Adrian has a great voice. Giggled my way through listening to this book. amazing stories.
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- Patricia N
- 07-10-24
Bringing to life the nobodies
Absolutely loved it. I was already a fan of Adrian and when I heard he brought out a book, I was very excited. He didn’t disappoint! I’m hoping for a follow up!
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- Bryony Share
- 10-09-24
Excellent!
Such an interesting concept and really well executed!
Loved the voices and the story, really funny and well worth the listen
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- Loarn Paterson
- 13-10-24
Well researched historical humour told with dry wit and expertly performed
I pre-ordered The Greatest Nobodies in History because I enjoy Adrian Bliss' sketches on Instagram. It has surpassed my high expectations. I knew Bliss is a master of the throwaway line, but (no offence) I was not aware that he is a conscientious scholar. The use of genuine historical detail makes the stories even funnier. They are also very touching at times. Each story is complete in itself, which suits my listening habits, and I especially like the fact checks.
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- Nic
- 21-09-24
Loved it!
Brilliant and witty, it made me laugh out loud in places. Wonderfully written and read. I highly recommend this.
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- Bea
- 30-08-24
Unexpected
I’m a huge fan of the writers comedy sketches and the book is just as witty and entertaining. I was not expecting to be moved as I was by most of the chapters. Adrian really knows how to write characters with depth and feeling.
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