Packed with grim facts, ghastly tales, and gruesome humour, Horrible Histories is the iconic series that makes learning history outrageously fun. Perfect for curious kids aged 7 and up, each book is cleverly divided into bite-sized sections with eye-catching layouts—ideal for even the most reluctant readers. From Rotten Romans to Vicious Vikings, these books bring the past to life in all its messy, marvellous glory.
12. Cruel kings and mean queens
by Terry Deary
€11.75
Discover all the foul facts about the history of royalty with history's most horrible headlines: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the nobility. From which king died after falling off the toilet and why people thought King John was a werewolf to why Queen Anne's feet were covered in garlic. It's all in Horrible Histories: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!
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