- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic (18 Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0439979285
- ISBN-13: 978-0439979283
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 432,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
| |||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Product Description
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!
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'History is horrible but it is MORE horrible in some places than others. Some places have all the luck....the BAD luck. And England is one of them..............
AND the poor English have had to suffer the rain as well!.....
And here's another funny thing. Saint George wasn't even English. So why did the English pick him for their saint?'
I couldn't possibly spoil it for you by turning to page 6 and telling you the answer...........and there are 192 pages of brilliant writing, and the usual funny illustrations, as one would expect from Mr Deary, hot off the press from the publisher.
[..]
AND the poor English have had to suffer the rain as well!.....
And here's another funny thing. Saint George wasn't even English. So why did the English pick him for their saint?'
I couldn't possibly spoil it for you by turning to page 6 and telling you the answer...........and there are 192 pages of brilliant writing, and the usual funny illustrations, as one would expect from Mr Deary, hot off the press from the publisher.
[..]
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I totally disagree with the first reviewers opinion. I bought the first of Terry Deary's books seven years ago, 'The Awesome Egyptians', and I continue to be a great fan of his work. His original facts, combined with jokes and brilliant illustrations from Martin Brown, combine to make this book a truly worthwile purchase. I strongly urge you to buy this book and many others, because of its originality and humour.
An absolutely 5 star read
An absolutely 5 star read
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a fan of 'Horrible Histories'but this book was very disapointing and i found myself rushing through it just to finish. It doesnt say anything on the pagan beliefs of the English and it doesnt say much about the early Anglo-Saxons invaders (the english). It doesnt say much on the Vikings, Normans, the reformation by Henry 8th, the battles with the Scots, Irish, Welsh or French or even the two world wars. It seems the author has saved all the best bits to make other books (which are very good) and has just filled this book with boring jokes and dull questions, I would recommend it for kids but adults may find it a little boring and unformative. For a real book on England i highly recommend "A Brief History of the Anglo-Saxons".
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Was this review helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Horrible Histories England
Great books, especially for children who are interested in history. Here they can learn some more aspects of interesting history, that you wouldn't find in normal history books. Read more
Published 21 months ago by crift
Reread and reread...
I've read this book something like 10 times and I still look at it everynow and then.A book for kids of 10+ or they wouldn't really understand any of the jokes. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2007 by naughty23dog
Time to kill off this formula in a horrible way
Terry Deary hit on winning formula many years ago with his combination of cartoons, historical facts, slightly naughty words and 'gross' bits and bobs. Read more
Published on 19 July 2004
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
