Horrible Histories – 20 Book Box Set: Savage Stone Age, Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors & More - By Terry Deary - Paperback

Discover history with all its gruesome details in this 20-book Horrible Histories collection by Terry Deary, illustrated by Martin Brown. From ancient civilisations and medieval life to the British Empire and the world wars, these entertaining history books combine fascinating facts, illustrations, humour and the less pleasant details often left out of traditional history lessons. All of our books are brand new.

Titles in This Set / Includes

Includes: Savage Stone Age • Awesome Egyptians • Groovy Greeks • Rotten Romans • Cut-Throat Celts • Smashing Saxons • Vicious Vikings • Stormin' Normans • Angry Aztecs • Incredible Incas • Measly Middle Ages • Terrible Tudors • Slimy Stuarts • Gorgeous Georgians • Vile Victorians • Villainous Victorians • Barmy British Empire • Frightful First World War • Woeful Second World War • Blitzed Brits

About the Collection

The bestselling Horrible Histories series makes the past accessible through lively storytelling, unusual historical facts, humorous writing and engaging illustrations. Terry Deary explores the everyday lives, customs, conflicts and curious events of different peoples and periods, helping young readers discover that history is about much more than dates and famous names.

This collection covers a wide range of subjects, including the Stone Age, ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, the Vikings, the Tudors, Victorian Britain and both world wars. Its distinctive combination of humour and historical detail makes it a useful addition to a young reader's collection of educational nonfiction.

Why This Set Works

The collection introduces historical periods through memorable facts and accessible explanations, encouraging curiosity and independent reading. It can complement school history topics while offering an entertaining alternative to conventional textbooks.

Key themes: world history • ancient civilisations • British history • medieval history • historical discoveries • educational nonfiction • humorous history • independent learning

Perfect For

Perfect for: curious young readers • children interested in history • upper-primary readers • middle-grade readers • homeschooling • school history projects • classroom libraries • educational gifts • home libraries • fans of humorous nonfiction

Product Details

Author • Terry Deary • Illustrator • Martin Brown • Series • Horrible Histories • Books in Set • 20 • Collection • Blood-Curdling Box of Books • Format • Paperback • Publisher • Scholastic