The Barmy British Empire
By Terry Deary
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Discover the shocking truths of the British Empire in this Horrible Histories classic. Uncover how a war ignited over a stool, meet the individual who donned a necklace of 50 human skulls, and learn about the British soldier who used his own coffin as a wardrobe. Packed with gruesome facts and dark humour, this book offers a unique glimpse into the empire's most notorious moments.
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
128 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
Published
2002
Community rating
Average score: 4.25
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