Some of the most important days in history are explored in detailed, moment-by-moment analysis.

Days That Shook the World examines some of the most important days in history and examines them with exacting, hour-by-hour detailed analysis, showing the connections that make history a seamless story. The book’s unique view of history links days that are seemingly and unseemingly connectedÑthe day the Wright brothers made their first flight and the day man first walked on the moon; the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the storming of the Bastille; the assassination of Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. The drama of each event is seen through the interwoven viewpoints of the participants. Each day unfolds with a thriller-like tension as events move towards their climax. Days That Shook the World is the companion book to the History Channel’s eight part television series.

About the Author

Hugo Davenport is a history journalist who lives in London and regularly writes for The Daily Telegraph and BBC History magazine.