Horrible Histories: Wicked Words by Terry Deary & Philip Reeve

Discover the cut throat facts behind history’s most wicked words in this hilariously horrible Horrible Histories edition.

Join Terry Deary as he explores the strange, rude and downright ridiculous language of the past. Find out how to insult someone without them knowing, uncover murky medieval jokes, and learn exactly what it meant to be called a mundungus, hackum or jabbernowl.

Packed with Martin Brown’s illustrations, gruesome stories and the brilliantly silly details that make Horrible Histories so popular, Wicked Words is a perfect read for curious children and anyone who enjoys history at its weirdest.

• Children
• British History

ENG- English

• Paperback