About This Book
"Gorgeous Georgians" is a non-fiction chapter book from the popular Horrible Histories series, designed to make learning about history engaging and entertaining for children aged 4-11. It delves into the social conditions, bizarre customs, and often gruesome realities of 18th and early 19th century Great Britain. Readers will encounter fascinating facts about daily life, medicine, and crime, presented with irreverent humor and engaging illustrations. It's an excellent resource for reluctant readers or those who find traditional history texts dry, offering a memorable and often shocking glimpse into the past.
After fifteen fearsome years on the page, Horrible Histories are coming to the small screen - with all the nasty bits intact - of course. Twelve classic Horrible Histories are being reissued with a tie-in cover. In Gorgeous Georgians readers can discover thehe full story: Gangs who made a living selling dead bodies. Husbands who sold their wives at auction. Doctors who cured toothache with squashed fish eyes. Join Rattus Rattus and the gang for the funniest, fastest, nastiest and daftest ride through histor you're ever likely to see..
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What was the most surprising or shocking fact you learned about the Georgian era?
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How do you think people felt living in a time with such different laws and medical practices?
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If you could ask someone from the Georgian era one question, what would it be?
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What are some ways life in the Georgian era was similar to today, and how was it different?
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