Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians

Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians offers a unique and highly engaging approach to history for children aged 4-11, though best suited for independent readers 7-11 or as a read-aloud for younger listeners. Part of the popular Horrible Histories series, this book delves into the less glamorous, often gruesome, aspects of these two historical periods. Readers will learn about the daily lives of both the rich and the poor, societal norms, and significant events, all presented with Terry Deary's signature irreverent humor. The book's interactive elements, such as quizzes, recipes, and games, ensure that children are not just passively reading but actively engaging with the material, making complex historical facts memorable and entertaining. It's an excellent choice for sparking curiosity about the past and for reluctant readers who might find traditional history books daunting.

History with twice the nasty bits left in ... and in a gorgeous new edition! In Gorgeous Georgians readers will meet lords and ladies with personal hygiene problems, as well as the starving and pitiful poor. The Vile Victorians dishes up all the terrible truth about revolting events affecting everyone not so very long ago - from the vile Victorian queen herself, to some vicious Victorian villains. With curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games and terrible tests... History has never been so horrible!