Cruel Kings and Mean Queens
- 148bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
After Andy presses the wrong button on a weird machine and turns into a dog, his friend Jake tries to help him turn back into a human.
Horrible Histories Specials Reeks
Deze serie duikt met een humoristische en vaak walgelijke twist in de meest duistere en ongewone hoeken van de geschiedenis. Ontdek de echte, schokkende en vaak bizarre gebeurtenissen die het verleden hebben gevormd. Elk boek onthult vreemde waarheden over zowel beroemde figuren als gewone mensen. Het is een leuke en leerzame kijk op hoe gruwelijk fascinerend geschiedenis kan zijn.
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Rowdy Revolutions
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to Which Chinese emperor was overthrown by his mum? Why one revolution made ugly people very scared indeed? What Count Dracula was really like? You can find out about the gruesome guillotine in the French Revolution, meet the legendary leaders like Leon Trotsky, and discover how to plan your own rowdy revolution.
Wicked Words
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
This is a book about the English language and its horrible history. It includes proverbs, wacky word games, and riddles.
"Discover the foul facts that make the history of the twentieth century so horrible - all the gore and more!"--Back cover
Waanzinnig om te weten: Ruige ridders en kille kastelen - druk 7
- 208bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
Ruige ridders en kille kastelen gaat over de tijd van zwaaiende zwaarden, verschrikkelijke veldslagen, regels over ridderlijkheid, lange liefdesgedichten en tokkelende troubadours. In dit boek kun je lezen: - hoe Sint Joris de draak versloeg zonder wapens te gebruiken... - hoe je een stad moet veroveren... - waarom ridder Ulrich zijn eigen vinger afhakte... - hoe kruisridders kannibalen werden. Je komt te weten hoe je een tweegevecht kon winnen, hoe vrouwen vochten, hoe je een paard moest optuigen en hoe je je vijand kon martelen. Verzin antwoorden op de vragen, steek wat op van de stripverhalen en geniet van die gruwelijke geschiedenis!
Horrible Histories Special: Scotland
- 208bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
Readers can discover the foul facts about the SCOTLAND, including the truth about William Wallace, the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques, and how to terrify a tourist with Scottish ghost stories. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Horrible Histories: Ireland
- 208bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
"An eye-catching new edition of this Horrible Histories Special - with all the gruesome bits left in! HORRIBLE HISTORIES SPECIAL: IRELAND lets readers discover all the foul facts IRELAND, including why wax models were captured and made Prisoners of War, which warriors went to battle naked, and how to make yourself invisible. With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans." --Amazon.com
Horrible Christmas
- 96bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
'Horrible Christmas' takes an alternative look at the festive season, with facts on foul but festive food, curious Christmas customs and cruel yule disasters. Read seasonal stories to send shivers down your spine, and meet Santa's little helper.
The USA
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
The Horrible History of the USA is bulging with the nastiest and meanest moments in American history since cruel Chris Columbus first sighted land. This work includes details on the grim Pilgrim Fathers, and about Bill the Kid and Calamity Jane.
France
- 176bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
The Horrible History of France reveals the revolting truth behind the rebellious, revolutionary French, from the tortured times of the Dark Ages to the murderous moments of the 19th century
England
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
History with the nasty bits left in! The Horrible History of England reveals the awful truth behind the rebellions, riots and rumpuses that have made England what it is today (whatever that is). From the cruel Celts right up to the terrible 20th century it's a tale that will make you quake. Want to know: - which monk tried to pinch the devil's nose with a pair of tongs? - why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings? - which English king was accused of being a werewolf? Whether it's plague, fire, and civil war, or roast beef, fish and chips and a cup of tea, if it's got anything to do with the English it's in this book. Mull over the miseries of Middle Ages monarchs, discover ten ways to be killed down a Victorian mine, and find out which dreadful days in history to celebrate with a day off school. History has never been so horrible!
Rotten Rulers
- 176bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
Readers can discover all the foul facts about ROTTEN RULERS, including who gave the job of high priest to a donkey and who celebrated victory by eating his enemy's head? 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.
Wales
- 159bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
Terry Deary explores the dark history of Wales, featuring tales of Norman invaders, Viking raiders, deadly dragons, and battling bards. Readers will learn about the harsh lives of miners and the Celts' fascination with severed heads.
