Horrible Histories: Dark Knights and Dingy Castles
By Terry Deary
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Synopsis
Explore the gruesome and hilarious world of medieval knights and castles. Discover why a knight might chop off his own finger, the disgusting duties of a gong-farmer, and the unsanitary secrets of castle garderobes. This book unveils the less glamorous side of chivalry, from dreadful dungeons to ghastly ghosts haunting creepy British castles, and even tales of the most famous 'man-in-a-can' of all, Saint George.
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!
Pages
176 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2017
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