The Gorgeous Georgians & The Vile Victorians

Horrible Histories Collections

by Terry Deary, Martin Brown (Illustrator)

Discover how the Georgians lived. Read about the lords and ladies with personal hygiene problems. Uncover the terrible truth of Victorian life, like the children in the monstrous mines and savage schools. Try the rotten recipes, gruesome games and the terrible tests - for your teacher.

Genres: History, Childrens, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

A former actor, theatre-director and drama teacher, Deary says he began writing when he was 29. Most famously, he is one of the authors of the Horrible Histories series of books popular among children for their disgusting details, gory information and humorous pictures and among adults for getting children interested in history. Books in the series have been widely translated into other languages and imitated.

A cartoon series has been made of the series of books and was shown on CiTV for a period in 2002.

The first series of a live-action comedy sketch show of the same name was shown on CBBC in 2009 and a second series is due.

Terry is also known widely throughout children and adult reading groups alike for his True Stories series (see below for series list).

He received an Honorary Doctorate of Education from the University of Sunderland in 2000. His numerous accolades also include the Blue Peter "Best Nonfiction Author of the Century" Award in the U.K.

-Wikipedia

Reviews

[Xanthe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I love horrible historians so much and these books are so good. Like immaculate, the cartoons are so bae and the satire of these books really is unmatched. So glad that I've re-got into it since I know a lot more now and the satire actually makes sense and is really fucking funny plz. Definition of comfort show and books, I love it. King of my heart is Mathew Baynton but I love the horrible histories cast much than everyone could ever know.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're not a fan of reading history books intended for adults, then the Horrible Histories series is the perfect way to learn. It has a great sense of humor and keeps history entertaining. I discovered this series at the British Museum in London and have been addicted ever since!

[Isobel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A history book teaching children about Georgians and the victorians. It is full of fascinating tales and fun facts that encourage children to find out about history.

[Aida Saldana Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

GReat book! I loved it and want to read all of this series!

[Eule Luftschloss · Rating 3 out of 5]

trigger warning
infanticide, suicide, domestic violence, torture, mental illness, slavery

Buying books second hand means you never know what you'll find. This one has teethmarks.

[Sarah Hanratty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite Horrible histories book yet. It’s some of my favorite periods in history. My Son loves the “Rottin Romans” book. We read this together and laughed the whole time.

[Parimita Talukdar · Rating 4 out of 5]

lol very funny

[Aisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Horrible Histories books and my sister has five books including this one!

[[ J o ] · Rating 3 out of 5]

[ to review at a later date - possibly even re-read at a later date as well, though not urgent ]

[Catherine Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my ancestors is mentioned in this book. jahfkjhdfsfaskd.

[Flávia Spencer]

Um... which one of them were worst?