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The Worst Jobs in History Two Thousand Years of Miserable Employment

Name: The Worst Jobs in History Two Thousand Years of Miserable Employment
ISBN: 9780752215334

By Tony Robinson and David Willcock

Part of the The Worst Jobs In History series

Adjectives

informative engaging gritty

Genres

Non-fiction History

What is The Worst Jobs in History Two Thousand Years of Miserable Employment about?

Tony Robinson delves into Britain's past, uncovering the most arduous and unpleasant jobs from the Roman era to Queen Victoria's reign. From cleaning a knight's armour after battle to collecting human waste for gunpowder, he explores the harsh realities faced by workers throughout history.

About the author

Tony Robinson is a much-loved British author, actor, and TV presenter. He is famous for playing Baldrick in the funny TV show 'Blackadder' and for making history exciting in 'Horrible Histories.' Tony enjoys bringing the past to life with fun facts and stories that help children discover how amazing history can be.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Edition published

2004

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