The bestselling author of Horrible Histories "lays bare the kind of crimes peasants would be committing throughout modern history . . . fascinating!" —Books MonthlyPopular history writer Terry Deary takes us on a light-hearted and often humorous romp through the centuries with Mr. & Mrs. Peasant, recounting foul and dastardly deeds committed by the underclasses, as well as the punishments meted out by those on the "right side" of the law.Discover t...

The author of the Horrible Histories series tells the unpleasant truth about what the poor have endured in this sharp-witted, pull-no-punches book.British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli once described the rich and poor as "two nations between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other's habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets."Today we're well awa...

From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Pirate tales based on action-packed true stories – three books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.***The Pirate Captain:***Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the sev...

From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a fantastic collection of Shakespeare tales based on action-packed true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.***A Midsummer Night's Dream:***Molly loves travelling with Shakespeare...

A year. 365 days. What's the worst that could happen?Well, quite a lot, as it goes. On This Horrible Day in History is full of horrible (but true) stories, one for each day of the year.Maybe this year, Christmas is marked with the Romans unexpectedly obliterating rioters…Maybe you share your birthday with Guy Fawkes…Maybe your dog shares his with Ivan the Terrible...

From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a fantastically funny collection of Victorian tales based on action-packed true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.The Fabulous Flier: Henri Gifford inv...

From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, also a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Saxon tales based on exciting true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.The Witch Who Faced the Fire: Follow young Ardith Hutton...

Terrible Traitors is a horrible compendium of the worst traitors in history. Were they really all bad? You decide.The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, tells the tales of fifty brutal betrayals across history. Did you know that the oldest story in the world is about the traitor Enkidu, who dared to rise up against King Gilgamesh? You might already know about Caesar and his unfaithful senators, but have ...

From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, now a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Named 'outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books for KeepsHorrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a rip-roaringly funny collection of Viking tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who do...

'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Stone Age tales based on thrilling true stories – four...

From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' (The i newspaper on The Silver Hand)Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents an exciting collection of tales from the First World War based on thrilling true stories –...

'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Greek tales based on thrilli...