Famous first facts, international edition Book

I will start by saying this is a tricky one not only to read but also to rate. Its a great book don't get me wrong - its just the classic dip in dip out type where you want to read it a bit at a time - all in one go and you may lose the will to read again. Its packed full of facts and interesting details just thats its problem - there are too many with too much information - hence why i struggle to choose the right rating for it. Some of the details are brilliant and i honestly was surprised others were - ok not sure that will really impress me but i have read it now.
Therefore i would say its an interesting read - and if like me you see it on your travels go out and get it - but there are other better more fascinating books like this. In short this is the sort of book you could have easily seen serialised in a magazine as much as having it collected in to quite a weighty book.