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Horrible Histories Books

In order from The Vicious Vikings to Terrible Trenches.

The Horrible Histories series is a set of 8 chapter books by Terry Deary, published between 1994 and 2008. Written for ages 8–17, most books run about 140 pages.

The Vicious Vikings
Measly Middle Ages
Cut-Throat Celts
Woeful Second World War
Incredible Incas
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Vicious Vikings
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$450
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1994

The Vicious Vikings

By Terry Deary, Martin Brown (Illustrator)

Viking warriors, rulers, and everyday people reveal the gruesome side of a notorious age.

128 pages
Paperback
Summary: A humorous introduction to Viking life explores warriors, rulers, beliefs, and the unpleasant details often left out of history books.
The complete set

Horrible Histories Series

8 books · Published 1994–2008

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$450

The Vicious Vikings

Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1994

Viking warriors, rulers, and everyday people reveal the gruesome side of a notorious age.

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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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$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 8 books in the Horrible Histories series. It began with The Vicious Vikings in 1994, and the newest book, Terrible Trenches, was published in 2008.

What ages are the Horrible Histories books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–17, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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