A Left-Handed History of the World

Julius Caesar and Isaac Newton were left-handed.

So are Paul McCartney and Bill Gates. Intriguingly, a disproportionate number of US presidents have also been lefties.

Why is it that such a high number of left-handed people feature in influential moments throughout history? Through fascinating case studies of notables from ancient to modern times, Ed Wright explains the secret of lefty success. Psychology meets history in this enlightening and entertaining look behind being left-handed and its effects on our world.

Ed Wright is a writer and social commentator who regularly contributes to major newspapers around the world. He is also the author of History’s Greatest Scandals, Celebrity Family Trees and Lost Explorers.