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Most Popular Books by Terry Deary

Terry Deary is the author of Vile Victorians (2011), Horrible History of the World (Reloaded edition) (2019), World War I Tales: The Bomber Balloon (2013), Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King (2012), Rotten Romans (2016).

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Vile Victorians

release date: Nov 03, 2011
Vile Victorians
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the VILE VICTORIANS, including the murderers who wouldn''t hang, when the first public loo was flushed and about stag hunting in Paddington Station. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Horrible History of the World (Reloaded edition)

release date: Feb 07, 2019
Horrible History of the World (Reloaded edition)
THE HORRIBLE HISTORY OF THE WORLD presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century. Discover why Alexander the Great banned beards, what smelly sport was played by samurai warriors and who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water.

World War I Tales: The Bomber Balloon

release date: Sep 12, 2013
World War I Tales: The Bomber Balloon
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. November 1916 - the war on the Home Front. Millie is being told off for breaching the blackout when a Zeppelin airship crashes over Essex. Millie, the local constable and an elderly helper must round up the armed German crew before they escape. Meanwhile the ''invaders'' are worrying about accidentally setting fire to the houses they were bombing! A strange but true tale of the Home Front for 7+ from the master historical storyteller. Book Band: Grey Ideal for ages 8+ Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King

release date: Mar 29, 2012
Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King
When King Alfred is left to wander the English countryside looking little better than a beggar, it seems there is no hope left - the Vikings will conquer the country and they will all become slaves. Ethelbert is still young, but he wishes he could fight to protect his country. And soon he is called upon to do just that. But when faced with such fearsome warriors, it is only through cunning and mystery that they will get the upper hand... A Viking story blending Norse mythology with historical fact and Terry Deary''s vividly imagined characters.

Rotten Romans

release date: Feb 04, 2016
Rotten Romans
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the ROTTEN ROMANS, including what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how Romans told the future with dead chickens. With a bold, accessible new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Terrible True Tales: Saxons

release date: Feb 12, 2026
Terrible True Tales: Saxons
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Saxon tales based on exciting true stories – four books in one!

On This Horrible Day in History ebook

release date: Sep 16, 2025
On This Horrible Day in History ebook
On This Horrible Day in History is full of horrible facts that happened on every single day of the year. Maybe you share your birthday with Guy Fawkes, or even Ivan the Terrible... Read all about the massacre that happened to rioters in the Roman Empire on Christmas Day. There''s a foul and fascinating fact for every day of the year!

Rotten Rulers (newspaper edition)

release date: Jul 07, 2022
Rotten Rulers (newspaper edition)
Readers can discover all the foul facts about ROTTEN RULERS, including who gave the job of high priest to a donkey and who celebrated victory by eating his enemy''s head? With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Ruthless Romans

release date: Jul 05, 2012
Ruthless Romans
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the RUTHLESS ROMANS, including which emperor enjoyed eating camel''s heels, who were the terrible twins who founded Rome and which evil emperors made murder a sport. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Woeful Second World War

release date: Sep 01, 2016
Woeful Second World War
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the WOEFUL SECOND WORLD WAR, including why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty, what really happened in Dad''s Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. With a bold new look, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Gorgeous Georgians (newspaper edition)

release date: Jun 02, 2022
Gorgeous Georgians (newspaper edition)
All the most horrible facts about the Gorgeous Georgians ready for readers to uncover, including what they used squashed fish eyes for and all the skills you need to be a good body snatcher. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Terrible Tudors (newspaper edition) ebook

release date: Jun 08, 2023
Terrible Tudors (newspaper edition) ebook
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the TERRIBLE TUDORS, including why Henry VIII thought he''d married a horse and which shocking swear words the Tudors used. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Cut-throat Celts (newspaper edition) ebook

release date: Jan 06, 2022
Cut-throat Celts (newspaper edition) ebook
Jump into Celtic life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why Celtic warriors fought without any kit on, how they preserved their enemy''s brains once they''d won the fight and why it was perfectly normal to laugh at funerals. It''s all in Horrible Histories: Cut-Throat Celts. Read all about it!

The Terrible Tudors

release date: Nov 01, 2012
The Terrible Tudors
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the TERRIBLE TUDORS, including why Henry VIII thought he''d married a horse, all about terrible Tudor torture and which shocking swear words the Tudors used. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Horribly Hilarious Joke Book

release date: Sep 05, 2013
Horribly Hilarious Joke Book
Horribly Hilarious Joke Book is full of hundreds of horribly hilarious historical jokes and illustrations in one laugh-out-loud book. A must-have book for any Horrible Histories fan, you''ll literally laugh your head off at this comical collection of nasty bits.

Measly Middle Ages (newspaper edition) ebook

release date: Jun 03, 2021
Measly Middle Ages (newspaper edition) ebook
All the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages are ready to uncover, including why chickens had their bottoms shaved, a genuine jester''s joke and what ten-year-old treacle was used for. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Stormin' Normans

release date: May 05, 2016
Stormin' Normans
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Stormin'' Normans, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly and which pirate hung up his eye-patch. With a bold, accessible new look and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Blitzed Brits

release date: Jan 01, 2022
Blitzed Brits
Discover all the foul facts life at home during the Second World War with history''s most horrible headlines: Blitz edition. Get to grips with Home Front lifewith Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. From what really happened in Dad''s Armyto the perils of air raids, and why the Blitzed Brits were eating chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty. It''s all in Horrible Histories: Blitzed Brits: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019''s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie -Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Awesome Egyptians

release date: Jan 01, 2007

Angry Aztecs

release date: Jan 01, 2008
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