Origins of the Potty

The book’s title summarises its contents perfectly. You will learn about this fascinating and helpful instrument, including its history, alternatives, successors, and, of course, famous users. Did you know that King Minos, the mythological monarch of Crete, was among the first to buy and utilise a water-flushing toilet? What the Cloaca Maxima was? Who levied the first toilet tax? Why were coaches drawn by six horses in mediaeval cities? What type of ammunition was constantly scarce in mediaeval fortresses? Why did Versailles not always smell like violets? What tasks did the Groom of the Stool have in King Henry VIII’s court? You may also find out about how space exploration and research revolutionised personal hygiene, as well as what services owners of a Japanese entirely electronic toilet seat might expect.

The Best Book 2014 Award by Ibby Polish section – distinction.

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