A globetrotting, laugh-out-loud funny history for adults from the multi-million copy bestselling author.
It is a universally acknowledged truth that the rich and powerful always look after their own, and the working people are always revolting. But every now and then, a new group manages to seize power, and it changes history.
In his new book, Revolting, bestselling Horrible Histories author Terry Deary takes readers on a hilarious and eye-opening journey through some of the most significant rebellions and uprisings that have occurred throughout the ages, including:
- Ivaylo, the Bulgarian pigherd who managed to fight off the Mongols, kill the Tsar, and marry his widow in the space of a year.
- Spartacus, a bit more modest in his aims, who mainly wanted to go home to see his mum.
- The two suffragists who posted themselves by Royal Mail to see the prime minister (a first-class idea, though Downing Street declined the parcel).
From peasants to slaves, martyrs to mutineers, Revolting celebrates the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo through the ages.
Praise for A History of Britain in Ten Enemies:
'If you could take just one history book to a desert island, this would be it. It is laugh-out-loud funny' Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of the Emperor series.
'Ram-packed with mind-blowing facts, hilarious characters, and little-known tales' Dan Schreiber, author of The Theory of Everything Else.
'A book for anyone who ever wished there was a Horrible Histories for grown-ups' Kate Lister, author of A Curious History of Sex.
'Not just an eye-opener, but a mind-opener' Tracy Borman, author of The Private Lives of the Tudors.
Pages: 288, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm
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