Horrible Histories Newspaper Editions 2 Books Set (Gorgeous Georgians, Groovy Greeks)

Horrible Histories Newspaper Editions 2 Books Set brings together two Terry Deary favourites, each presenting history in the distinctive Horrible Histories style. This set includes Gorgeous Georgians and Groovy Greeks, both written to make the past feel lively and accessible through surprising details and darkly comic facts.

In Gorgeous Georgians, the focus turns to curious Georgian habits, from the uses of squashed fish eyes to the effects of toxic make-up. Groovy Greeks explores equally strange moments from ancient Greece, including why girls ran about naked pretending to be bears and why doctors tasted their patients’ earwax. Both books are fully illustrated throughout and aim to keep the “horribly hilarious” elements at the centre of the reading experience.

Included titles

• Gorgeous Georgians
• Groovy Greeks

Key details

• Two-book set
• By Terry Deary
• Newspaper editions in the Horrible Histories series
• Fully illustrated throughout
• Written in the classic Horrible Histories style with a fresh take

Synopses

Gorgeous Georgians

Terry Deary turns to the Georgians, sharing unusual facts and grim details. Discover what squashed fish eyes were used for and learn about the effects of toxic make-up, presented with the series’ signature humour.

Groovy Greeks

This title explores strange and surprising details from ancient Greece. It includes explanations for why girls ran about naked pretending to be bears and why doctors tasted their patients’ earwax, delivered in the Horrible Histories style.