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Horrible Histories Specials

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.

Rotten Rulers
The USA
England
Horrible Christmas (2020)
Horrible Christmas
Horrible Histories. 20th Century

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    Rowdy Revolutions

    • 192bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    3,9(110)Tarief

    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.

    Rowdy Revolutions
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    Wicked Words

    • 192bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,0(406)Tarief

    This is a book about the English language and its horrible history. It includes proverbs, wacky word games, and riddles.

    Wicked Words
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    Readers can discover all the foul facts about DARK KNIGHTS AND DINGY CASTLES, including why one nutty knight chopped off his own finger, the revolting truth about a gong-farmer's job and what went on in gruesome castle garderobes. With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

    Dark Knights and Dingy Castles
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    Bloody Scotland

    • 192bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,1(1154)Tarief

    Part of the HORRIBLE HISTORIES series, a history of Scotland from the Dark Ages through to the 20th century, with information on subjects such as kings and queens, key historical figures, torture techniques, and ghostly myths. With illustrations by Martin Brown.

    Bloody Scotland
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    4,0(431)Tarief

    "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 Histories: Ireland
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    HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS is filled with all the festive facts every HORRIBLE HISTORIES reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas.

    Horrible Christmas
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    4,4(5)Tarief

    HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS is filled with all the festive facts every HORRIBLE HISTORIES reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas.

    Horrible Christmas (2020)
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    '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.

    Horrible Christmas
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    The USA

    • 192bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    3,9(146)Tarief

    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.

    The USA
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    France

    • 176bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,1(71)Tarief

    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

    France
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    England

    • 192bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,0(280)Tarief

    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!

    England
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    The lowdown on the world's most loathsome leaders. From bizarre tsars and evil emperors to crazy kings and queens, people all around the world have suffered at the hands of their rulers for centuries

    Rotten Rulers
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    Wales

    • 159bladzijden
    • 6 uur lezen
    3,9(134)Tarief

    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.

    Wales