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London

Name: London
ISBN: 9781407165547

By Terry Deary

London’s past gets gruesome: what dark secrets lurk beneath its famous landmarks?

gruesome witty fascinating informative

Genres

Non-fiction History Humour

What is London about?

Explore London’s past in this lively and gruesome guide to the capital. Discover the terrifying stories behind the Tower, the murky secrets of the River Thames and the strange history of St Paul’s Cathedral. Along the way, learn about plague, pestilence, crime, punishment and the Great Fire of London. Packed with surprising facts, dark details and witty illustrations, this book reveals the city’s nastiest, funniest and most fascinating moments in a way that brings history vividly to 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!

Pages

144 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2016

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