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Horrible Histories: England

By Terry Deary

England’s past gets stinkier, stranger and far more surprising than anyone expects—werewolves included?

humorous gruesome informative lively

Genres

Non-fiction History Humour

What is Horrible Histories: England about?

Explore England’s past through its strangest, stinkiest and most surprising stories. Meet monks with bizarre ideas, discover why medieval people sometimes ate dove droppings and find out which English king was accused of being a werewolf. Terry Deary’s lively, joke-filled history takes readers from rebellions and royal scandals to gruesome customs and everyday life. Packed with fascinating facts, dramatic moments and Martin Brown’s entertaining illustrations, this book shows that England’s history is far more chaotic—and much more horrible—than you might expect.

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

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2009

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