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Horrible Histories - The Horrible History of Britain & Ireland (2nd Hand Hardback)
SKU B004054
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Synopsis
Author : Terry Deary
Illustrated by Martin Brown.
Terry Deary turns his hand to the blood-curdling history of Britain !
All the foul facts from the murky pasts of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales revealed in full-colour, with a dreadful door poster on the reverse of the jacket. This is your local history with the nasty bits left in.
Terry weaves together a tale of rottenness, rioting and revolution to give readers a one-stop shop of horror.
Details
- Format : Very Large 2nd Hand Hardback with reversible Dust Jacket
- Condition : As New
- Category : Non-Fiction - Children's Non-Fiction
- Published : 2010 (Scholastic)
- ISBN : 9780439953955
- SKU : B004054
- PPC : SP600gm
- RRP : £12.99 (Unclipped)
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
96pp. Very Large, Full Colour, Illustrated & Glossy.
External Reviews
"Extremely witty and hilarious approach to history. Making history enjoyable by showing how horrible it is, how horrible we were and are ! Simply Brilliant." - Google Review.
"Terry Deary is the most influential historian in Britain today." - The Telegraph.
AI Summary
Discover the wild, wicked, and wonderfully weird side of British and Irish history with this entertaining guide. From ruthless rulers and dastardly deeds to peculiar customs and outrageous facts, this book transforms history lessons into laugh-out-loud stories. Perfect for curious minds who want to learn about the past without the boring bits. Packed with illustrations and engaging narratives, it's an ideal choice for history enthusiasts of all ages seeking a fresh, irreverent take on the nations' most memorable moments.
The Author
Terry Deary was born in Sunderland, England, in 1946 and now lives in County Durham, in the North-east of England. In 48 years as an author his writing has included fiction and popular non-fiction for children and adults. He has published 354 books in 45 languages and sold over 38 million copies.
In 2009 CBBC Television launched a major television series of his Horrible Histories which has gone on to win several Children's BAFTA awards. In February 2011 the TV series won a British Comedy Award for best sketch show - the first children's show ever to win a Comedy Award. The same month Terry Deary became the 10th most-borrowed author in British libraries.
