Horrible Histories: Rotten Rulers

"Horrible Histories: Rotten Rulers" offers an engaging and often hilarious look at some of the worst leaders throughout history. Aimed at children aged 8-12, this nonfiction book uses a signature blend of humor, quirky facts, and vivid illustrations to make historical figures like Genghis Khan and Ivan the Terrible come alive. Parents will appreciate how it makes learning about world history accessible and entertaining, covering various eras and cultures without shying away from the "nasty bits" in a child-appropriate way. It's perfect for reluctant readers or those who find traditional history books dry, sparking curiosity about the past through outrageous anecdotes and memorable characters.

History with the nasty bits left in! Rotten Rulers gives you the low-down on the world’s most loathsome leaders. From bizarre tsars and evil emperors to crazy kings and queens, people all around the world have suffered at the hands of their rulers for centuries. Whether they’re nutty or nasty, fat or foul, those in charge rarely get it right. Want to know: who gave the job of high priest to a donkey? Who choked to death while eating a crow? Who celebrated victory by eating his enemy’s head? Read on for the power-crazed president who still rules from the grave and find out about the suffering slave who was ordered to collect 500 kilos of spider webs for his boss. Meet Genghis the Mongolian murderer and discover just how terrible Ivan really was. History has never been so horrible!