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The Barmy British Empire and the Blitzed Brits

by Terry Deary
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Horrible history and gruesome games for all.

"The Barmy British Empire and the Blitzed Brits" is a book for history fans who love to learn about the not-so-pleasant realities of the past. This book provides a unique perspective on the British Empire and the experiences of those on the home front during World War Two. The inclusion of quizzes, recipes and games adds a fun and interactive element to learning. Readers should expect to be shocked by the brutal truths of history while enjoying the humorous presentation by Terry Deary.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Barmy British Empire and the Blitzed Brits

by Terry Deary
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ISBN: 9781407109923
Authors: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic
Date of Publication: 2009-07-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 175 readers)

Description

This is history with twice the nasty bits...and in an incredible new edition. In "Barmy British Empire", readers get all the brutal facts about how Britannia really ruled the waves - from infamous antics in India to dreadful deeds down under. "Blitzed Brits" reveals what life was like for those who stayed at home in World War Two, from foul food facts about rotten rationing to awful evacuation experiences. With curious quizzes, rotten recipes, gruesome games and terrible tests...History has never been so horrible.
 

Horrible history and gruesome games for all.

"The Barmy British Empire and the Blitzed Brits" is a book for history fans who love to learn about the not-so-pleasant realities of the past. This book provides a unique perspective on the British Empire and the experiences of those on the home front during World War Two. The inclusion of quizzes, recipes and games adds a fun and interactive element to learning. Readers should expect to be shocked by the brutal truths of history while enjoying the humorous presentation by Terry Deary.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.