num_pages: 96
description: The Wicked History of the World presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the 20th Century--all in glorious and gory color.In the best book ever written to prove history teachers wrong, pester parents and disgust grandmothers, you will find out the truth about the Rules of War and meet fifty of the most vicious villains of all time in a bonus feature pull-out.Want to know...--The ghastly fate of Captain Cook?--What smelly sport was played by Samurai warriors?--Who tried to kill her enemies with a cake made from poisoned bath water?...then let The Wicked History of the World be your guide.History with the nasty bits left in!
language: English
title: The Wicked History of the World: History with the Nasty Bits Left in!
titlecomplete: The Wicked History of the World: History with the Nasty Bits Left in!
genres: Juvenile, Humor, History, Historical, Childrens, Reference, Education, Nonfiction, 21st Century, Middle Grade
ratings_count: 1048
series: Horrible Histories Handbooks
publisher: Scholastic Reference