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Horrible Histories: The Cut Throat Celts

Name: Horrible Histories: The Cut Throat Celts
ISBN: 9781407106700

By Terry Deary

Why did Celtic warriors fight naked—and what other gruesome secrets hide behind their wild rituals?

gory · funny · informative · lively

Genres

Non-fiction History Humour

What is Horrible Histories: The Cut Throat Celts about?

Discover the wild and gruesome world of the Celts, from fierce warriors and daring battles with the Romans to Druids, strange rituals and shocking customs. Find out why some warriors fought without clothes, how enemies’ heads were preserved, and why Celts laughed at funerals. Packed with gory facts, silly jokes and fascinating details about Celtic life, this lively history book reveals the truth about one of Britain’s most mysterious ancient peoples—with all the nasty bits left in.

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

127 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1997

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