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Knights A High-speed History

Name: Knights A High-speed History
ISBN: 9781407111872

By Terry Deary

Knights weren’t so noble after all—but what really lurked behind their shining armour?

humorous gruesome fast-paced informative

Genres

Non-fiction History Humour

What is Knights A High-speed History about?

Charge into the brutal, bizarre world of medieval knights in this fast-paced comic-strip history. Discover what life was really like behind the shining armour, from fierce battles and gruesome weapons to strict rules, warrior kings and the dangerous Crusades. Meet legendary figures, explore the myths surrounding King Arthur and uncover the unpleasant truth about castles, chivalry and knightly life. Packed with lively illustrations, surprising facts and Terry Deary’s trademark humour, this is history with all the nasty bits included.

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

93 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2011

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