- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Publications Ltd (15 April 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0590554662
- ISBN-13: 978-0590554664
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Provides readers with the vile truth about the Victorian era - including when the first public loo was flushed, who had a gruesome glass eye for every occasion as well as a gruesome guide to causes of death during this era.
From the Back Cover
The terrible truth about revolting events not so very long ago!
Terry Deary and Martin Brown’s brilliant books about the nastiest periods in history have now—with the help of some astounding actors—been transformed into a series of audio extravaganzas. Featuring new, extra material not found anywhere in the books, these sound spectaculars are just as thrilling and spilling, funny and fast as their printed counterparts. Horrible Histories are guaranteed to bring you history with the nasty bits left in!
So, if you want to know how some Victorians made a profit from dead bodies, or learn about the tricks the poor kids used to play on the ‘posh people’, and if you’ve ever wanted a gory and gruesome guide to vile Victorian death, this is the cassette for you! It’s packed with sketches, quizzes and revolting recipes which—when mixed with poems, jokes, mini-dramas and real life re-enactments—tell you the kind of foul facts which just aren’t available from a classroom education!
History has never been so horrible … --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We bought the magazine version because my daughter was studying the Tudors in school. We kept up with the collection of magazines and tried some of the books. She loves them. Her interest in history is growing and she has learned to move away from just the horrible bits and into a more complete picture. These books are a gem for that. Anything that can get a 7 year old away from the tele and connected to the stream of the past, present and future that is life is great.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
......from children in the monstrous mines and savage schools to the vile Victorian Queen herself.
Be warned, this book is not for the squeamish.........
You wouldn't believe some of the things the vile Victorians got up to. After you've read this book you still might not believe them. But they are true, I'm afraid.
Some Victorians could be Vicious and Violent and Villainous - VILE, in fact.
When you've finished reading the book you'll probably know more fascinating facts about the Victorians than your teacher....
Be warned, again!
This book is not suitable for adults.
Victorian adults did some pretty nasty things to children.
You wouldn't want your parents or teachers to get any horrible ideas, would you?
Read on for curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games and terrible tests.........for your teacher!
History has never been so horrible!'
A witty, colourful cover opens to 127 pages, split over 11 chapters:-
Vile Victorian timelines
Vile Victorian Queen
Vile Victorian childhood
Vile Victorian schools
Vile Victorian fun and games
Vile Victorian poems, plays and songs
Vile Victorian life
Vile Victorian food
Vile Victorian facts
The vile Victorian Army
Vile Victorian villains
with an introduction and an epilogue.
Written with the typical Deary humour, in a variety of fonts, and super black & white illustrations/cartoons throughout, from Martin Brown.
Do you know what Mary Ann Cotton did? How about Matthew Webb?
'.....Children of the 1990s still suffer from the horror of homework, the terror of teachers and the dread of school dinners. BUT......if you think school is BAD in the 20th century, you should have gone to school in the 19th!......'
Be warned, this book is not for the squeamish.........
You wouldn't believe some of the things the vile Victorians got up to. After you've read this book you still might not believe them. But they are true, I'm afraid.
Some Victorians could be Vicious and Violent and Villainous - VILE, in fact.
When you've finished reading the book you'll probably know more fascinating facts about the Victorians than your teacher....
Be warned, again!
This book is not suitable for adults.
Victorian adults did some pretty nasty things to children.
You wouldn't want your parents or teachers to get any horrible ideas, would you?
Read on for curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games and terrible tests.........for your teacher!
History has never been so horrible!'
A witty, colourful cover opens to 127 pages, split over 11 chapters:-
Vile Victorian timelines
Vile Victorian Queen
Vile Victorian childhood
Vile Victorian schools
Vile Victorian fun and games
Vile Victorian poems, plays and songs
Vile Victorian life
Vile Victorian food
Vile Victorian facts
The vile Victorian Army
Vile Victorian villains
with an introduction and an epilogue.
Written with the typical Deary humour, in a variety of fonts, and super black & white illustrations/cartoons throughout, from Martin Brown.
Do you know what Mary Ann Cotton did? How about Matthew Webb?
'.....Children of the 1990s still suffer from the horror of homework, the terror of teachers and the dread of school dinners. BUT......if you think school is BAD in the 20th century, you should have gone to school in the 19th!......'
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
bought it for the grandson, who has the Victorians for a project at school.
excellent - I read it first - what a hoot!
excellent - I read it first - what a hoot!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
vile victorians
This book was full of interesting facts, and it was great fun to read.
Another book in the series of horrible history which was entertaining and informative... Read more
Another book in the series of horrible history which was entertaining and informative... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Gracie J
What a great book
My Grandaughter is learning about the Victorians at school and found this book very useful. She also watches the fantastic Horrible History programmes, this book is written in the... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Jae
Vile is always a winner
I bought this for my daughter but I'm the one that's taken the most interest in it. Having a particular interest in history I love reading about all the vile and vulgar stuff that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. C. Chandler
Great CD
As big fans of Horrible Histories, both my pre teen daughters love this CD. I always find it being played on their CD players and often have to switch it off when I check on them... Read more
Published 1 month ago by BigIan
read my review
this book is brilliant.it is really good because it Encourages youngsters to read more so buy this.as well buy a kindle because books like this are only ninety nine pence
Published 2 months ago by Mr Pete Steele
Vile Victorians
The book is great, arrived in perfect condition. Only just made it before Christmas but think this was due to the bad weather!
Published 17 months ago by JSJA
Great for teachers/schools/kids!
Bought copies for school (I'm a Year 3 teacher). It was purchased for the copy of the story inside called Monster of the Mine. Great for our coal mining project! Read more
Published 18 months ago by K. Williams
stupid
I bought this book for a youngster in Germany who started to learn English and I wanted to encourage his learning of language and also history. Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. Rau
Venus Class Review
This book is about the vile things that The Victorians did and it shows you a timeline of Queen Victoria's life. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009
A GREAT BOOK BUT A FABDABOLOUS TAPE!
This is a great book and even better on tape so go on listen to it. Evenif you aren't a keen reader you'll enjoy this tape. Read more
Published on 21 April 2004 by Julie
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