Horrible Histories: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens by Terry Deary

Cruel Kings and Mean Queens takes readers far beyond crowns and castles and into the strange and often unbelievable world of real royal history. Terry Deary turns his unmistakable Horrible Histories style toward the rulers who were anything but noble. Inside you will learn which king met his end falling from a toilet, why people whispered that King John could turn into a wolf, and the reason Queen Anne coated her feet in garlic.

The book is packed with lively illustrations and the kind of stories that usually get left out of the classroom. It shows that royal life was messy, dangerous and often ridiculous, especially when power slipped into the wrong hands.

This is a brilliant introduction to history for curious readers. It is ideal for families, young historians, and anyone who prefers their facts strange, surprising and memorable. Cruel Kings and Mean Queens is part of the much loved Horrible Histories series that has inspired books, television, theatre and film.

Add it to your shelf and enjoy the side of history that most textbooks forget.

• History of Monarchy

ENG- English

• Paperback