Product Description

History with the nasty bits left in! The Horrible History of France reveals the revolting truth behind the rebellious, revolutionary French, from the tortured times of the Dark Ages to the murderous moments of the 19th Century. Want to know: *which King thought he was made of glass? *why French bread was once made from broken tiles and bricks? *how to play hopscotch like a French highwayman? Read on for the dire details on a host of curious kings, quirky queens and evil emperors-and the rebels who had them butchered, beheaded and bumped off when they'd had enough of them. Find out about France's foul famines, terrible terrors and the gruesome guillotine. History has never been so horrible!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27545 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Customer Reviews

Another Great Read from Terry Deary
As great a character in the flesh as he comes across in his brilliant books, Terry Deary is a very down to earth person.
I just wish history had been so excitingly written when I was at school! I might have learned something!

In this book even the 'French Revolution' is really humorous but...above all...it is interesting......
This book is a little more expensive than the norm, as it is a 'Special', but well worth every extra penny. Guaranteed not to be out down and just think of all those extra facts that have been picked up, with no effort, in this great read!

History with the nasty bits left in! History has never been so horrible!
I'd recommend this series of books for any primary age group.

Good Olde France
I think this book is great because it tells you a lot about the French that most people don't know. Who invented the guillotine? Where was Joan of Arc born? Which king thought he was made of glass; Why French bread was once made from broken tiles and bricks; How to play hopscotch like a highway man... and much more!

Fun Read of France
A light hearted book that helps you get to grips with the history of France, especially the French Revolution.Lots of gruesome facts given in a humorous way.Gives a sense of French history without gettting too bogged down in detail.