Great Historic Fiascos

History is full of victories we celebrate—and blunders we prefer to forget. Great Historic Fiascos by Jesús Barranco Reyes focuses on the other side of the story: the moments when plans collapse, confidence backfires, and decisions that seemed “obvious” at the time end up becoming cautionary tales.

This book is built around short historical anecdotes, moving between smaller miscalculations and larger-scale disasters. The tone is intentionally playful: the distributor’s synopsis describes the retellings as carrying a “moderate degree of accuracy” and “just a touch of malice,” which is a good signal for what you’ll find inside—history told with a wink, not a textbook lecture. 

If you enjoy narrative history, quirky trivia, and the human side of big events (ego, luck, poor timing, and unintended consequences), this title fits that niche: entertaining, quick to read in segments, and easy to pick up for a few pages at a time. It’s also a strong “giftable” option for readers who like history but don’t want a dense academic volume.

Product details: English-language paperback from Singularidad Ediciones (Ediciones Singularidad), listed at 184 pages in major catalogs.