Horrible History of the World

  The Horrible History of the World presents the foul but fascinating story of humans from brain-nibbling Neanderthals to terrified teenage soldiers in the twentieth century. You can discover: Why Alexander the Great banned beards What smelly sport was played by samurai warriors And who tried to bump off her enemies with a cake made with poisoned bath-water.   It's all you ever need to know about the wicked world - all the gore and more!