Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians

What do our readers think of Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny cartoons, gruesome details and surprising facts, and many say the book makes history entertaining and easy to remember. Some children also worry that a few facts are inaccurate, so it is best enjoyed as a lively introduction rather than a complete history lesson.

What does the Pageticker team say about Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians?

Gorgeous Georgians gives the Georgian era the full Horrible Histories treatment: witty, lively and cheerfully revolting. Terry Deary turns wigs, hygiene, school rebellions, pirates and punishment into memorable history, while Martin Brown’s cartoons keep the pages buzzing. Best suited to children who enjoy dark humour and don’t mind a few gruesome details.

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What is Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians about?

Explore the peculiar world of the Georgian era, where personal hygiene was often masked by inventive schemes, and schoolchildren sometimes rebelled against their teachers. Discover the truth behind infamous figures like highwaymen and pirates, and uncover the bizarre fashion trends of the time. This book offers a humorous and insightful look into the less glamorous aspects of Georgian life.

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!

Discussion ideas around Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians

History with a Horrible Twist: Why do you think Terry Deary focuses on disgusting, funny or shocking facts when explaining history?

Fashion and First Impressions: What do Georgian clothes, wigs and beauty tricks suggest about how people wanted others to see them?

Rules and Rebellion: Why might Georgian schoolchildren, workers or criminals rebel against the rules, and which kinds of rules seem fair or unfair today?

Heroes, Villains and Point of View: How might the story of a highwayman, pirate or poor person look different from the story told by a rich Georgian?

Progress and Problems: Which Georgian invention, custom or idea seems useful, and which seems harmful or strange by modern standards?