Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians by Terry Deary

Gorgeous Georgians uncovers the truly strange world that lay behind powdered wigs and grand houses. Terry Deary brings his trademark Horrible Histories flair to the Georgian age, revealing a side of the era that school books often skip. Readers will discover what squashed fish eyes were used for, the dangers hidden inside fashionable Georgian makeup and many more unforgettable stories from everyday life and royal courts alike.

The book is packed with lively illustrations and fast paced facts that make the period feel vivid, funny and slightly revolting. It shows that life in Georgian Britain was far messier than paintings and portraits suggest, full of odd habits, dangerous fads and bizarre beliefs.

Gorgeous Georgians is a perfect introduction to the past for curious young readers, reluctant readers or anyone who prefers their history delivered with energy, humour and a touch of the unexpected. It is part of the enduring Horrible Histories collection which has inspired books, television, theatre productions and film for over a generation.

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• History of Monarchy
• British History

ENG- English

• Paperback