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📘 Dave Barry's History of the Millennium (So Far) by Dave Barry

Dave Barry’s "History of the Millennium (So Far)" offers a tongue‑in‑cheek survey of the early 2000s, charting global events and cultural moments with his characteristic humor. Illustrated with line drawings, the book presents a light‑hearted chronicle that invites readers to laugh at history’s absurdities while reflecting on the decade’s defining moments.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Dave Barry

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