Goldenballs and the Iron Lady

Résumé du livre

Do you know what your favorite personalities or places are otherwise known as? Who isThe Muscles from Brussels? When and why did Bill Clinton become known asThe Comeback Kid? Where and what isTin Pan Alley? And where do all those nicknames likeBlondieandTitchcome from? All these questions and many more will be answered in this delightfully browsable volume. Nicknames are a rich and revealing treasure trove of information about the people, places, and institutions they refer to. They can be affectionate, critical, respectful, or downright derogatory. InGoldenballs and the Iron Lady, readers will find intriguing information in over 800 entries on nicknames for people, places and institutions, as well as generic nicknames such asShorty. Covering nicknames both past and present, each entry explains the story behind the nickname, making this an intriguing read. Also included are fascinating boxed features outlining the types of nicknames given to criminals, boxers, jazz musicians, as well as the traditions of nicknaming in different parts of the world. A thematic index will allow readers to find nicknames grouped together under headings such as the Wild West and politics. Written in a light and lively style and with cartoons throughout, this new volume is both endlessly browsable and informative.