The Horrible History of the World by Terry Deary

The Horrible History of the World takes readers on a wild journey through the most gruesome and extraordinary moments in human history. Terry Deary pulls no punches as he leaps from the days of brain nibbling Neanderthals to the trenches and battlefields of the twentieth century. Along the way you will discover the smelly sport enjoyed by samurai warriors and the chilling tale of the ruler who served his enemies a cake flavoured with poisoned bathwater.

This book is packed with vivid illustrations and the unmistakable humour that has made Horrible Histories a favourite for generations. It shows that the story of humanity is full of danger, courage, madness and invention, and that the truth can be far stranger than anything you find in a textbook.

Ideal for young readers, families and anyone with a taste for the bizarre side of the past, The Horrible History of the World celebrates everything that makes history unforgettable. The series has inspired books, television, theatre and film, and this volume brings the whole timeline to life with energy and wit.

Open the covers and travel across thousands of years, meeting the people who shaped the world in the most horrible ways imaginable.

• World History

ENG- English

• Paperback