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Terry Deary ; illustrated by Martin Brown
96 p
col. ill
Previously published in 2003 under title: The wicked history of the world
Summary: The Horrible History of the World is packed full of the foul but fascinating story of humans: from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century. Readers can 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