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Author:
Lawrence, Sandra (Vocalist), author.
Title:
Hideous history: Death & destruction : all the grim, gruesome, and gory parts of history's dark side / Sandra Lawrence.
Publisher:
Little bee books,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
63 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Subject:
History--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Death--History--Juvenile literature.
Crime--History--Juvenile literature.
Violence--History--Juvenile literature.
Biography--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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!"
ISBN:
1499800827 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
9781499800821 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
LCCN:
2016014181
Locations:
ZYPE837 -- Harlan Community Library (Harlan)
S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)
KWPE446 -- Mount Pleasant Public Library (Mount Pleasant)
SWPB522 -- Swisher Public Library (Swisher)

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