The horrible history of Britain and Ireland

gruesome · humorous · informative · illustrated

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What is The horrible history of Britain and Ireland about?

Travel through the terrible, funny and fascinating history of Britain and Ireland, from the Stone Age to the twentieth century. Discover ruthless rulers, deadly diseases, brutal battles, shocking punishments and notorious criminals, including the Romans, the Tudors, the Black Death, the Battle of Culloden and Jack the Ripper. With lively illustrations, memorable facts and plenty of gruesome details, this colourful guide brings the past to life while revealing what really happened across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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!