# Horrible History of the World

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- Book: [Horrible History of the World](https://www.bookquiver.com/terry-deary/horrible-history-of-the-world) ([Horrible History of the World.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/terry-deary/horrible-history-of-the-world.md))
- Authors: [Terry Deary](https://www.bookquiver.com/terry-deary)
- Publisher: Scholastic
- ISBN: 978-14-0719-171-3
- Pages: 102
- Published: 2019-02-01
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

The Horrible History of the World presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century. You 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. It's all you ever need to know about the wicked world - all the gore and more!