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9781407111919

New look edition of Rowdy Revolutions

Rowdy Revolutions is one of the Horrible Histories specials published by Terry Deary. It was first published on the 19th of February 1999. It contains information on all of the revolutions and rebellions that there has ever been, including the English Revolution, French Revolution, Russian Revolution, and the Cultural Revolution in China. The book has been republished as part of 3 other Special Makeovers on the 2nd of June 2011.

Description[]

History with the nasty bits left in!

Want to know:


  • Which Chinese emperor was overthrown by his mum?
  • Why one revolution made ugly people very scared indeed?
  • What Count Dracula was really like?

Discover the foul facts that make the history of revolutions so horrible - all the gore and more!

Contents[]

  • Introduction - 7
    Rowdy Revolutions cover
  • Awful Ancients - 9
  • Revolting Romans - 16
  • Ruthless Rulers - 29
  • Miserable Middle Ages - 33
  • Savage 16th Century - 56
  • Sad 17th Century - 67
  • Awesome Americans - 80
  • The French Revolution - 91
  • Nasty 19th Century - 110
  • Crazy Communards - 123
  • Torturing 20th Century - 133
  • Cruel Communists - 146
  • How To Be Revolting -154
  • Epilogue - 186

Additional Info[]

  • ISBN: 9781407111919
  • For ages 8+
  • Paperback
  • 192 Pages
  • Dimensions: 13.5 x 1.2 x 21.5 CM
  • Author - Terry Deary
  • Illustrators: Philip Reeve and Martin Brown (Martin Brown illustrated the cover for makeover edition)
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