Horrible Histories

by Deary, Terry

Horrible Histories is a series of illustrated books published in the United Kingdom by Scholastic. They are designed to get children interested in history by concentrating on the trivial, unusual, gory, or unpleasant. The series has proved exceptionally successful in commercial terms. The books are written by Terry Deary, Peter Hepplewhite and Neil Tonge and illustrated by Martin Brown, Mike Phillips and Philip Reeve.

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Horrible Histories - Cruel Kings and Mean Queens

Horrible Histories - Cruel Kings and Mean Queens

by Terry Deary

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Used - Good
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Edition
5th Impression
Published
1995
Binding
Trade Paperback
ISBN 10
0590542095
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London: Andre Deutsch, 1995. 5th Impression. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. Kate Sheppard. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Vile Victorians Activity Book (Horrible Histories)

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Very Good
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Edition
First Edition
Published
2004
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Trade Paperback
ISBN 10
043996296X
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Scholastic, 2004. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Light edgewear.
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Horrible Histories: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens (Horrible Histories Special)

by Terry Deary

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Used; Good
Published
06/06/1995
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0590542095
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London, Greater London, GBR
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Scholastic Hippo, 06/06/1995. Paperback. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
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Horrible Histories: The 20th Century

Horrible Histories: The 20th Century

by Terry Deary

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Used - Fair
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No Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1996
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0590542664
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London: Scholastic Books, 1996. First Edition. Paperback. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Horrible Histories - the 20th Century

Horrible Histories - the 20th Century

by Terry Deary

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Used - Good
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No Jacket
Edition
Second Impression
Published
1996
Binding
Trade Paperback
ISBN 10
0590542664
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London: Scholastic Childrens Books, 1996. Second Impression. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Horrible Histories - the 20th Centry

Horrible Histories - the 20th Centry

by Terry Deary

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Used - Good
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No Jacket
Edition
Second Impression
Published
1996
Binding
Trade Paperback
ISBN 10
0590542664
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London: Andre Deutsch, 1996. Second Impression. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. Phillip Reeve. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Horrible Histories: The Barmy British Empire

Horrible Histories: The Barmy British Empire

by Terry Deary

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Used - Very Good
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No Jacket
Edition
Reprint
Published
2002
Binding
Trade Paperback
ISBN 10
0439992257
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London: Scholastic, 2002. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Martin Brown. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings

Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Acceptable
Published
2007
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0545999847
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Scholastic Paperbacks, 2007. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages

Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Good
Published
2007
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0545997844
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Scholastic Paperbacks, 2007. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Horrible Histories: Wicked History of The World

Horrible Histories: Wicked History of The World

by Deary, Terry

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Used - History with the nasty bits left in! 'The Wicked History of the World' presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from br
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History with the nasty bits left in! 'The Wicked History of the World' presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth cantury - all in glorious and goriest colour. Want to know: * why Alexander the Great banned beards? * what smelly sport was played by samurai warriors? *… Read more about this item
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Horrible Histories:the Terrible Tudors

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Good
Edition
1st UK Paperback Edition
Published
1993
Binding
Soft Cover
ISBN 10
0590552902
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London England: Hippo Book. Good. 1993. 1st UK Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0590552902 Paperback Paperback. water damageThe Dreadful Diary has a foul and fascinating fact for every day of the year. Fill in your own daft, dire or desperate dates, and be amazed by some horrible historical events. Keep your… Read more about this item
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Horrible Histories: The Blitzed Brits

Horrible Histories: The Blitzed Brits

by Terry Deary

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Used - Very Good
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No Jacket
Edition
3rd Impression
Published
1994
Binding
Trade Paperback
ISBN 10
0590558250
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London: Hippo, 1994. 3rd Impression. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Kate Sheppard. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Horrible Histories: Awesome Egyptians

Horrible Histories: Awesome Egyptians

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Good
Published
2007
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0545997852
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Scholastic Canada, Limited, 2007. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings

Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Good
Published
2007
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0545999847
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Horrible Histories: Deadly Days in History

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Good
ISBN 10
1407121464
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Scholastic. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality… Read more about this item
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Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages Relo

by TERRY DEARY

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Brand New
Binding
Softcover
ISBN 10
1407163906
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SCHOLASTIC UK. Softcover. Brand New. We ship fast via USPS/FedEx/DHL/Aramex Express Services. No shipping to PO BOX, APO, FPO addresses. Kindly provide day time phone number in order to ensure smooth delivery. We may ship from Asian regions for inventory purpose. 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed! We use Fast Shipping via DHL/FEDEX/UPS
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Horrible Histories: Ireland (Horrible Histories Special)

Horrible Histories: Ireland (Horrible Histories Special)

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Good
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Paperback
ISBN 10
1407182285
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Horrible Histories: Witches

by Deary, Terry

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Used - Good
Published
03/09/2007 00:00:01
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Paperback
ISBN 10
0439949866
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Scholastic, 03/09/2007 00:00:01. paperback. Good. 0.7994 in x 17.3868 in x 12.9901 in. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition.
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Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgian

by TERRY DEARY

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Binding
Softcover
ISBN 10
1407163892
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SCHOLASTIC UK. Softcover. Brand New. We ship fast via USPS/FedEx/DHL/Aramex Express Services. No shipping to PO BOX, APO, FPO addresses. Kindly provide day time phone number in order to ensure smooth delivery. We may ship from Asian regions for inventory purpose. 100% Customer satisfaction guaranteed! We use Fast Shipping via DHL/FEDEX/UPS
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Horrible Histories: Incredible Incas Reloaded

by TERRY DEARY

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Brand New
Binding
Softcover
ISBN 10
1407178660
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