Dvojice autorů nás v tomto komiksu provádí dějinami filozofie vtipným a svižným způsobem. Myšlenky západních velikánů se zde otevírají úplně pro každého a zbavují nás strachu z velkých jmen jako Platon, Aristoteles, Descartes nebo Nietzsche. Mnohdy neprůchodné myšlenkové systémy se vám rozvinou v dlani a probudí zájem o to, jak se naše západní civilizace vyvíjela až do současnosti.
Set against a backdrop of an alternate Cold War, the narrative follows Army Shanks, a seasoned sailor grappling with personal loss, and Wendy Byrd, a spirited teenager eager to escape her mundane life. Their journey is filled with thrilling encounters, including rogue astronauts, cunning femme fatales, and perilous sailboat chases. The story blends adventure with quirky elements like bloodthirsty walruses and Siberian pirates, creating a unique tapestry of mystery and excitement in a richly imagined world.
How did a medieval shipwreck in the English Channel lead to the unification of France, the banning of the Knights Templar, the popularization of items like handkerchiefs and wigs, the voyages of Columbus, and the creation of the most widely printed book in the world and the rockets that took man to the moon? Follow along as author Kevin B. Cannon traces the ripple effects of the wreck of the White Ship, explaining how a little-known event in world history has touched lives to the present day. This book shows why history matters and is worth studying.