Horrible History of the World (newspaper Edition)

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What is Horrible History of the World (newspaper Edition) about?

Embark on a thrilling journey through time with Terry Deary's 'Horrible History of the World'. From brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers of the twentieth century, this book unveils the most gruesome and fascinating tales from our past. Discover which smelly sport was played by samurais and who baked their enemies a cake made from poisoned bath-water. Fully illustrated and packed with hair-raising stories, it's history with all the horribly hilarious bits left in!

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!