Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: It's history with the nasty bits left in! 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; and, which English king was accused of being a werewolf? Terry Deary 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…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know why wax models were captured and made Prisoners of War? Which warriors went to battle naked? How to make yourself invisible? Find out the tragic truth about Ireland's foul famines, savage sieges and wretched rebellions, and the incredible Irish people who lived and died in them.
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: The grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time is revealed — from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder a sport. Find out which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels and the name of the Roman goddess of door hinges. This title presents the history with the nasty bits left in.
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know how to play gruesome games like Twisting the Cow? What the Scots used to do with burnt pigeon droppings? Whether you're glaikit, douce or peelie-wally? Find out the truth about William Wallace, the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques, and how to terrify a tourist with gory Scottish ghost stories.
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Take a look at the mad Tudor monarchs and their suffering subjects — who just couldn't help losing their heads. Discover who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toilet and what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig. This title presents the history with the nasty bits left in.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: After sending dozens of innocent people to jail, cruel Judge Fumble decides to rest at his country mansion. But he must ensure that the Fumble fortune remains safe on the journey home... On the other side of town, the students of the world's first Crime Academy are getting set for another lesson in crime — this time from the greatest highway robber Wildpool has ever seen. The second book in an…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: From the bestselling author of «Horrible Histories» comes this fantastic, hilarious new series! The doors to Wildpool's first workhouse are now open and Mr and Mrs Humble run it with an iron fist. So much so, the poor would rather be back on the streets! With the help of a few disguises, a lesson in ransom notes and most importantly... a hostage — Master Crook's Crime Academy's students are ready…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: This book features history with twice the nasty bits... and in an incredible new edition! In Angry Aztecs readers will encounter the Mayan mysteries, cunning Conquistadors and people whose idea of fun was ripping out human hearts. The Incredible Incas gives all the gory details about the incredible empire which ruled 12 million people but was smashed by 260 Spanish invaders... and a few germs!…
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: This is another horribly hilarious story from Terry Deary. It's 1348 and the shadow of the Black Death is descending over England. Geoffrey Copton returns from the war in France, only to find himself caught up in a plot to rob and kill an innocent man. Will Geoffrey and his friend Meg manage to save the day, or will the dastardly plotters get away with the gold... and with murder.
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Another horribly hilarious story from the creators of Horrible Histories. Eric is a young novice monk in the abbey at Lindisfarne. When he faces a lashing from fearsome Father Patrick, Eric flee in a small boat and is captured in a storm by Norse men. When h befriends Hilda, a young English slave girl, they plan their esape. But the youngsters uncover a secret plan to raid English monasteries and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: This book features history with twice the nasty bits... in a horrible new edition! The Smashing Saxons tells the terrible truth about the pillaging people who bashed the Brits but got nobbled by the Normans. The Stormin' Normans follows big bad Bill the Conqueror who battled at Hastings, stormed Europe and joined the crummy Crusades. This book features curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: This book features history with twice the nasty bits... and in an incredible new edition! Readers can learn what life was really like in the Measly Middle Ages — in days of old when knights were bold, women wore tall pointy hats, and the peasants truly were revolting. In Vicious Vikings, readers get all the frightening facts about these vile invaders and their savage Saxon enemies, from cruel…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Hundreds of horribly hilarious historical jokes in one laugh-out-loud book make this a must-have book for any Horrible Histories fan. Literally laugh your head off at this comical collection of nasty bits.
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: • How a war started when a Brit insisted on sitting on a stool? • Who wore a necklace made of 50 human skulls? • Why a Brit soldier used his own coffin as a wardrobe? Discover all the foul facts about the Barmy British Empire — all the gore and more!
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Want to know: • Why weird Celt warriors fought with no clothes on? • How to preserve your enemy’s brain? • Why the Celts laughed at funerals? Discover all the foul facts about the Cut-throat Celts – all the gore and more!
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: From the blood-dripping battle of Clontarf to the risings and rebellions of the twentieth century, Dublin has had a painful past. Discover the terrible truth about this great Irish city. Whose head was put in a pot and pickled? Which Irish King led his men into battle – from his bath? Complete with frightful fold-out map.
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: It's history with the nasty bits left in. Want to know: Why Druids split humans in half? How the Normans outwitted the Welsh with a lump of ham? How an army of welsh mums fought off the French once and for all? Discover the dreadful deeds that make the history of Wales so horrible — all the gore and more.
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: • Why burglars were scared of bogies? • Which poet said he ate an ape? • How a snick fadger might kiddy-nap your spangle? Discover all the foul facts about the Villainous Victorians – all the gore and more!
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: When a boy called Bairn is rescued from his dangerous job as an Edinburgh chimney sweep, he appears to have landed on his feet. But his new job proves just as dangerous and he soon becomes caught up in a plot to kill Queen Victoria. Has he been saved from slavery only to end up swinging at the gallows? Find out in this Vile Victorian adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more.
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A wild and wind-lashed wall separates two terrifying tribes: the Picts and the Britons. Two Gaul soldiers are given the task of guarding the wall — on pain of death. But with catapults, feasts and football to distract them, will they be able to keep the peace and solve the mystery of the lost legion? Find out in this «Rotten Roman» adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more!