Bibliograph

Hideous history: Death & destruction, all the grim, gruesome, and gory parts of history's dark side, Sandra Lawrence

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Hideous history: Death & destruction, all the grim, gruesome, and gory parts of history's dark side, Sandra Lawrence

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 7 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hideous history: Death & destruction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

946254977

Responsibility statement

Sandra Lawrence

Sub title

all the grim, gruesome, and gory parts of history's dark side

Summary

"All the grim, gruesome, and gory bits of history they never teach you in school! From the exploits of American gangster Al Capone to the wars of King Richard III to the prophecies of Russian mystic Grigori Rasputin, this book is packed with men, women, and historical events that caused chaos and mayhem. Others included are: Vlad the Impaler of Romania, H.H. Holmes, Empress Wu Zetian of China, pirates from all over the world, Vikings, the Boston Tea Party, the French Revolution, and Boudicca of the Celts. Kids will love the scrapbook style and all the illustrations and charts!"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Boudica -- Vlad Dracula -- French Revolution -- Mass Fear in Old London Town -- Pirates -- Chicago Death Hotel -- Empress Wu Zetian -- Al Capone -- Deaths of the Roman Emperors -- Vikings -- Richard III -- Boston Tea Party -- Rasputin -- American Civil War Tech -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Hideous history: Death and destructionDeath & destructionDeath and destruction

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