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Go back into the really rotten times of the Romans, where there were beastly battles, deadly doctors and marvellous myths. Discover what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spikey and why rich Romans needed a vomitorium. History with the nasty bits left in! 2013 is HORRIBLE HISTORIES twentieth anniversary.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the TERRIBLE TUDORS, including why Henry VIII thought he'd married a horse, all about terrible Tudor torture and which shocking swear words the Tudors used. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Discover all the foul facts about the history of airtravel with history's most horrible headlines: in-flight edition.The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the skies. From the Chinese prisoners who were sentup on kites and the brave but foolish failures who jumpedfrom a height on home-made wings to the firstreal successes of the Montgolfier balloon andthe Wright Brothers' powered flight. It's all inHorrible Histories: Up in the Air: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories – with all the horribly hilarious bitsincludedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories- a hilarious and equally gory spin-off series delving intothe diaries of famous people of the past! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) andincredibly intriguing pages of Henry VIII's Secret Diary.First! Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's mosttyrannical kings, bringing you Henry VIII's thoughtson: the PlagueChristmashis wivesthe Frenchexecutionsthe Churchhis wives!Scotlandfeastshis wives!!hunting  Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow yourmind.  ABOUT THE SERIESHorrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introductionto important figures from history.Fully illustrated throughout and told from thecharacter's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary revealsthe (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during theevents that shaped their lives.Covering key moments in Henry's life and thehistory of the Tudor period, the Secret Diary ofHenry VIII reveals his: reaction to the death of his father, Henry VIIexperience at the field of the cloth of goldrelations with the Churchhopes for a sonthoughts on his enemies and his alliesright up to the end of his life in 1547.  Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in BritishHistory, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It’s time to delve into the totally true (sort of)and incredibly intriguing pages of Queen Victoria's Secret Diary.First! Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history’smost quirky queens, bringing you Victoria's thoughtson:• the Government! • incredible inventions! • Buckingham Palace! • the Empire!Horrible Histories’ Secret Diaries of the mostextraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blowyour mind._______________________________________________________________Horrible Histories’ Secret Diaries are the perfectintroduction to important figures from history. Fully illustratedthroughout and told from the character’s (sometimesdelusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quitelikely) inner workings of their minds during the events that shapedtheir lives.Covering key moments in Victoria’s lifeand the history of the Victorian era, the SecretDiary of Queen Victoria reveals her:• reaction to ascending the throne at 18• argumentswith Prince Albert • experience of the open sewersat Buckingham Palace• thoughts on her enemies and alliesEach diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in BritishHistory, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

Discover all the foul facts about the Rotten Romans with history'smost horrible headlines.All the foul facts about the Rotten Romans areready to uncover, including: what Roman soldiers wore under their kiltsand how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spiky.  Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children andfamilies 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!

Discover all the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors withhistory's most horrible headlines.All the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors areready to uncover, including: who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toiletand what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the backof a pig   Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stageshow, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the Vile Victorians with history'smost horrible headlines.All the foul facts about the Vile Victoriansare ready to uncover, including: the murderers who wouldn't hangwhen the first public loo was flushedand how stag hunting took place in Paddington Station   Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children andfamilies 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!

Discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World Warwith history's most horrible headlines.All the foul facts about the Woeful Second WorldWar are ready to uncover, including:- why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty- what really happened in Dad's Army- and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories – with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages withhistory's most horrible headlines.All the foul facts about the Measly MiddleAges are ready to uncover, including: why chickens had their bottoms shaveda genuine jester's jokeand what ten-year-old treacle was used for  Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included. with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children andfamilies 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!

Discover all the foul facts about the Awful Egyptians with history'smost horrible headlines.All the Awful Egyptians' most horrible facts ready forreaders to uncover, including: why the Egyptian people worshipped a dung beetlewhich pharaoh married her grandfatherand what the 'Shepherd of the Royal Backside' had to do!  Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

All aboard! Discover all the foul factsbehind the story of trains and railways across the world with history'smost horrible headlines: locomotive edition.The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the tracks. From the puffing pioneers ofthe British railways, Victorians who worked downin the mines to the money grabbing railroad surveyors inthe United States steam rolling the industrialrevolution forwards, the abysmal accidents to the badlybuilt bridges, smoky tales, tunnel disasters and more, it's allin Horrible Histories: Right on Track: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incrediblyintriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary.Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most annihilatingkings, bringing you William the Conqueror'sthoughts on: the Normans!England!Matilda!the French!military!the Church!battles!Hastings!  Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow yourmind.Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introductionto important figures from history.Fully illustrated throughout and told from thecharacter's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary revealsthe (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during theevents that shaped their lives.Covering key moments in William's life and thehistory of the Middle Ages, the Secret Diary ofWilliam the Conqueror reveals his: ascension to the Duke of Normandyrelations with the Churchbattles with the Frenchmeeting of Matildafeuding familybattle of Hastings  … right up to the end of his life in 1087.Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal erain British History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture theimagination!

Discover all the foul facts behind the story of Britainand Ireland’s seafaring heritage with history's most horribleheadlines: cruise edition. Find your horrible sea legs with Terry Deary, the master of makinghistory fun. From the early explorers to thePilgrim Fathers, the horrors of the slavetrade to the particular appeal of a piratical life,the Royal Navy to the Merchant Navy,ship-building tales, fishing traditions and beyond, it's allin Horrible Histories: All at Sea: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lotRead all about it!

Discover all the foul facts life at home during the SecondWorld War with history’s most horrible headlines: Blitzedition. Get to grips with Home Front life with TerryDeary, the master of making history fun. From what really happenedin Dad's Army to the perils of air raids,and why the Blitzed Brits were eating chicken-fruit,sinkers and nutty. It’s all in Horrible Histories:Blitzed Brits: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories – with all the horribly hilariousbits includedwith a fresh take on the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking fora fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stageshow, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantlyfunny Horrible Histories: the Movie –RottenRomans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Revealed! All the cut-throat facts about Celtic Britainwith history’s most horrible headlines: Celts edition. Jump into Celtic life with Terry Deary,the master of making history fun. Discover why Celtic warriorsfought without any kit on, how they preserved their enemy'sbrains once they'd won the fight and why it was perfectlynormal to laugh at funerals. It’sall in Horrible Histories: Cut-Throat Celts: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories – with all the horribly hilariousbits includedwith a fresh take on the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking fora fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stageshow, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantlyfunny Horrible Histories: the Movie –RottenRomans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the Gorgeous Georgianswith history’s most horrible headlines.The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the Gorgeous Georgians. From what the Georgians used squashedfish eyes for to the effects of their toxicmakeup. It's all in HorribleHistories: Gorgeous Georgians: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories – with all the horribly hilariousbits includedwith a fresh take on the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie – Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the history of themythological land with history's most horrible headlines: Greek edition.The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the Groovy Greeks. From why girls ran about nakedpretending to be bears to why doctors tastedtheir patients' earwax. It's all in HorribleHistories: Groovy Greeks: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories – with all the horribly hilariousbits includedwith a fresh take on the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie – Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the ‘Great’War with history’s most horrible headlines: FrightfulFirst World War edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all thefacts on the First World War including what the ‘Fat King’did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffingyour own pee could save your life in a gas attack and whya pair of old socks gave away top German secrets.It’s all in Horrible Histories: FrightfulFirst World War. fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curlingstories– with all the horribly hilariousbits includedwith a fresh takeon the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyonelooking for a funand informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show,magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie – RottenRomans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about these famous invadersin history’s most horrible headlines: Vicious Vikings edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary takes onthe Vikings in this marauding look at our Scandinavianancestors. From Viking Gods in wedding dresses andcorpses on trial to death by booby-trapped statues!It’s all in Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings.   fully illustrated throughout and packed with blood-curdlingstories– with all the horribly hilariousbits includedwith a fresh take on the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking fora fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stageshow, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantlyfunny Horrible Histories: the Movie – RottenRomans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) andincredibly intriguing pages of Boudica's Secret Diary.Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most powerfulwarriors, bringing you Boudica's thoughts on: the Romans!uprisings!marriage!Gaul!  Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary(and Horrible) characters of all time will blow yourmind. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introductionto important figures from history. Fully illustratedthroughout and told from the character's (sometimesdelusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely)inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped theirlives.Covering key moments in Boudica's life and thehistory of the Roman Empire's rule in Britain,the Secret Diary of Boudica reveals her: reaction to becoming the warrior Queen of the Icenirelationship with her servant and friend, Marcusleadership of her Celtish tribebattles against the Roman Empire  Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in BritishHistory, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

The Horribly Hilarious Joke Book, from the HorribleHistories team is full of hundreds of horribly hilarioushistorical jokes and illustrations in one laugh-out-loud book.From your favourite ever history series - a book of jokes withALL the nasty bits! It's so horrible it hurts! "Which Greekleader was the best of the bunch? Alexander the Grape." A must-have book for any Horrible Histories fanIllustrated throughoutYou'll literally laugh your head off at this comical collectionof nasty bitsThe perfect gift for any budding comedian.

Discover all the foul facts about the history of thebig smoke with history's most horrible headlines: London edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto the hustle and bustle of England's capital. From what causedthe Great Stink of 1858 and why the flyingdustmen were feared to who ate a tosher fortea. It's all in Horrible Histories: London: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horriblelot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the history of swashbucklingbuccaneers with history's most horrible headlines: Piratesedition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto seafaring pirates. From how to talk the patter of a pirateand the disgusting details of death by a thousand cuts to whichpotty pirate hacked off his enemy's own ears and made him eat them.It's all in Horrible Histories: Pirates: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the history of theScottish capital with history's most horrible headlines: Edinburghedition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto Auld Reekie. From why it's alright to spit on theHigh Street and whose pickled skin becamea sought-after souvenir to how the pupils of Edinburgh High Schoolgot away with murder. It's all in HorribleHistories: Edinburgh: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts with history'smost horrible headlines.All the foulfacts about the Slimy Stuarts are readyto uncover, including: why some slimy Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleaswhich king picked his nose and never washed his handsand why people wore fish on their feet! • fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories – with all the horribly hilarious bitsincluded• with a fresh take on the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and new• the perfect series for anyone looking fora fun and informative read • Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show,magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the Savage Stone Agewith history's most horrible headlines.All the foul facts about the Savage Stone Age are readyto uncover, including: what they used instead of toilet paperwhy a hole in the skull is good for headachesand how to make a Stone Age mummy!   fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a funand informative readHorrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stageshow, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funnyHorrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Boo! Discover all the frightful stories behind iconicghost tales and legends from around the world with history's mosthorrible headlines: the ghost and ghouls edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attentionto spooks and spirits.From the ancient evils of Egypt, cutthroat Celticsacrifices, Anne Boleyn andother restless royals, a deathly drummerboy trapped in the underground passages of Edinburgh,as well as ghost busters and spook rumblers,combined with tons of Horrible Halloween factsand top tips for getting rid of ghouls, it's all inHorrible Histories: Ghosts: Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raisingstories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedWith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Historiesstyle, perfect for fans old and newThe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informativereadHorrible Histories has been entertaining childrenand families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.  Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.Read all about it!

Discover all the foul facts about the Awesome Egyptianswith history's most horrible headlines.All the foulfacts about the Awesome Egyptians are readyto uncover, including: which king had the worst blackheadswhy some kings had to wear false beardsand why the peasants were revolting. • fully illustrated throughout and packed with horriblestories – with all the horribly hilarious bitsincluded• with a fresh take on the classic HorribleHistories style, perfect for fans old and new• the perfect series for anyone looking fora fun and informative read • Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show,magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny HorribleHistories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!