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The Horrible Histories book series offers a humorous and often graphic look at various historical periods, focusing on the grim, bizarre, and uncomfortable aspects of the past. Each volume explores different eras, such as the Stone Age, Georgians, Normans, and World War II, highlighting everyday life, superstitions, and societal issues through a mix of facts, jokes, and activities. The series emphasizes the darker, more unusual elements of history, presented in an engaging and accessible format.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Terry Deary
This book provides a variety of gruesome information about the culture and daily life of the ancient Egyptians.
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Terry Deary
This history book covers the hardships of British life during World War Two, including rationing, clothing coupons, bombing raids, and evacuation,…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Terry Deary
This history book covers the 20th century from the last days of the Victorian queen to the 1990s, touching on the Suffragettes, Charlie Chaplin, and…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Terry Deary
This book is about the First World War, described in the source only through an informal, joking remark about not knowing how to describe it since…
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This book about the deplorable Second World War recounts in chilling detail the worst of wars, describing snow-locked and besieged cities,…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Terry Deary
This book reveals foul facts about the Savage Stone Age, including what people used instead of toilet paper, why a hole in the skull was believed…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Terry Deary
This book teaches about the incredible Incas with all the nasty bits left in, revealing how a bucket of stewed urine could supposedly make you…
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Buy on AmazonHorribly huge book of terrible Tudors
2009 · Martin Brown
This book is packed with nasty bits and foul facts about the Terrible Tudors, including why Henry VIII thought he had married a horse and why…
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Buy on AmazonVicious Vikings ; The measly Middle Ages
2009 · Terry Deary
This combined volume covers the Vicious Vikings and the Measly Middle Ages, revealing why Vikings had names like Fat-thighs and Oaf, which Viking god…
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Buy on AmazonHorrible histories annual 2011
2010 · Terry Deary
This 2011 annual is packed with a barmy blend of foul facts, cartoon strips, stories, jokes, activities, and puzzles, including a whole heap of nasty…
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Buy on AmazonHorrible histories annual 2012
2010 · Terry Deary
This 2012 annual is packed with a classic barmy blend of foul facts, cartoon strips, stories, jokes, activities, and puzzles, including a whole heap…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Terry Deary
Terry Deary dishes the dirt on wicked warriors and their bloodthirsty battles, from Norsemen and head-hunting Celts to hooligan Huns and…
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2011 · Terry Deary
This book tells the long and complicated story of Knights without being long or complicated, using ten comic-strip capers to deliver dreadful details…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Terry Deary
This book lets readers discover foul facts about wicked words, including how to be rude without anyone knowing, murky Medieval jokes, and what to say…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Terry Deary
Terry Deary reveals the truth behind pointy hats, black cats, and other idiotic ideas about witchcraft, including which magic word was used to zap…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Terry Deary
A festive collection described as full of things that go bump in the night, suited for reading on a cold winter's night while waiting for Santa to…
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Buy on AmazonHorrible histories annual 2016
2015 · Terry Deary
The Horrible Histories Annual 2016 is packed with foul facts, gory games, dreadful jokes, quick quizzes, and putrid puzzles, covering favorite eras…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Terry Deary
This book reveals foul facts about the Angry Aztecs, including why they liked to eat scum, when the world was going to end according to their…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Terry Deary
This book looks past the gorgeous Georgians' preening in mirrors and powdered wigs to reveal how rotten they really were underneath, covering hidden…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Terry Deary
This book takes an alternative look at the festive season, offering facts on foul but festive Christmas food, curious Christmas customs, and cruel…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Terry Deary
This book reveals the terrible truth behind lousy pirate legends, moving past brave heroes swinging from masts to history at its most horrible. It…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Terry Deary
This book presents history with the nasty bits left in, covering the Rotten Romans, including what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, how ancient…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Terry Deary
This book helps readers discover foul facts about the Smashing Saxons, including who received cow pats as Christmas presents, why wearing a pig on…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Terry Deary
This book covers gory details about the Stormin' Normans, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly and why Crusader ships were defended with…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Horrible histories books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The awesome Egyptians”. Start with “The awesome Egyptians.”
How many books are in the Horrible histories series?
We list 43 books by Terry Deary , published between 1993–2016.
Where can I buy the Horrible histories books?
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