Book Series · 7 Books

Horrible Histories Books

In order from Measly Middle Ages to Terrible Trenches.

The Horrible Histories series is a set of 7 chapter books by Terry Deary, published between 1996 and 2008. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 140 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Book #1 · Chapter Book · 1996

Measly Middle Ages

By Terry Deary

Discover bizarre truths of the Measly Middle Ages.

144 pages

Paperback

Summary: Uncover the bizarre and hilarious truths of the Measly Middle Ages. From shaved chicken bottoms to ancient treacle uses, dive into a world where history is anything but boring. What strange customs and oddities await in this quirky journey through time? Prepare for a laugh-out-loud exploration that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about medieval life.

The complete set

Horrible Histories Series

7 books · Published 1996–2008

Series

Measly Middle Ages

Chapter Book · 1996

Discover bizarre truths of the Measly Middle Ages.

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$901

Cut-Throat Celts

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

Discover the fierce warriors who defied Rome and the dark secrets of the Druids.

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Woeful Second World War

Chapter Book · 1999

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Incredible Incas

Chapter Book · 2000

Uncover the bizarre and gruesome secrets of the Incredible Incas.

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Stormin' Normans

Chapter Book · 2001

Uncover the chaos and conquests of 1066.

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$948

Edinburgh

Chapter Book · 2005

Uncover the gruesome secrets of a city's dark past.

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$2250

Terrible Trenches

Chapter Book · 2008

Uncover the grim realities of trench life during World War I.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Horrible Histories series?

There are 7 books in the Horrible Histories series. It began with Measly Middle Ages in 1996, and the newest book, Terrible Trenches, was published in 2008.