A History of Britain in Ten Enemies
Paperback Published on: 24/04/2025
Price: £10.99
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A masterpiece!!
They say keep your friends close but your enemies closer. Look no further than this book to gain insight into the history of Britain and those who sought o... READ MORE
Entertaining, educational, and totally irreverent.
Terry Deary tells the history of Britian by looking at the enemies the nation managed to accrue over the last two millennia. He considers Italy, Germany, a... READ MORE
Interesting take on British history
I loved Horrible Histories growing up so I was really excited to read this adult history by the same author. It did not disappoint.
I thought the concep... READ MORE
Who wouldn't want an adult version of Horrible Histories?!
As someone who usually reads fiction I've been making a concerted effort to get non-fiction on my reading list. A History of Britain in Ten Enemies is a br... READ MORE
Accessible history
Over the years, I’ve read many books from the Horrible Histories series, so I was familiar with Deary’s writing style. This history book for adults did not... READ MORE
A fantastic introduction to reading the History genre
I’m primarily an adult fiction reader, but I’ve been wanting to get into more genres of nonfiction, beyond biographies and memoirs. I picked up this book, ... READ MORE
Our enemy's enemy was probably also our enemy...
As you'd expect from the person behind Horrible HIstories, this book is full of awful jokes and interesting information. Deary whizzes through British hist... READ MORE
A fun and engaging way to explore British unity throughout history
I read this book in less than a day, it was so engaging, funny, witty, and quick. Recommend to anyone who’s looking for a quick history read, especially if... READ MORE
Synopsis
The surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Ninth Legion, Elizabeth I a minor royal without the Spanish Armada, and Churchill an opposition windbag without the Nazis. Britain loves its heroes so much we have been known to pickle them in brandy to keep them fresh. And after all, every nation sometimes needs a bit of unifying Blitz spirit (although in an ideal world, we wouldn’t have accidentally let Corporal Hitler go in the first place).
Britain and the British have a proud history of choosing their enemies, from the Romans to the Germans. You might even say they made Britain what it is today...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN: 9781804994979
- Number of pages: 256
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 18 mm
- Weight: 186g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA five star Horrible Histories for adults
If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I most definitely would be! As someone who is a teacher with a history degree, has a genuine interest in histo... READ MORE
Horrible History Indeed...
As an avid reader of Deary's 'Horrible Histories' series during childhood and a regular reader of British history, I immediately picked up 'A History of Br... READ MORE
Amazing read
This book is as Insightful as it is witty and funny weather your new to history or just looking for something to read and you know about it you can basical... READ MORE
Interesting read, full of facts, with liberal sprinklings of humour
I was drawn to this book as a fan of "Horrible Histories", which I loved. The book is interesting, and the liberal sprinklings of humour made me laugh out ... READ MORE
Couldn't put it down
Bought as a gift for my dad. He loves history abd has a great sense of humour. From the first page he couldn't put it down.
Brilliant, Fun & Engaging
Having just finished a history degree, and been a fan of Horrible Histories when I was younger, I was so excited to read this. It did not disappoint.
Ea... READ MORE
Best book of 2024
Whether you know the history or not, the major turning points in British history are told with an original and highly humorous perspective. A fascinating, ... READ MORE
Engaging Potted History
Many people are perhaps turned away from history, particularly when at school, as they see the subject as stale and dull but pick up this wonderfully witty... READ MORE
A fab read
I’m a long time lover of Terry Deary and all he has done for giving a funny and compelling voice to history and bringing it to life for the reader. When it... READ MORE
Enjoyable person centred view of history
This is a highly enjoyable summary of British history peppered with Deary’s characteristic humour.
Packed with details about the people behind the event... READ MORE
A Fun History
A History of Britain in Ten Enemies by the Horrible Histories author Terry Deary, in one of the wittiest ways of writing about British History. As some peo... READ MORE
A must read for horrible histories fans
He’s done it again! You always know with a Terry Deary book that you will get a well researched, humorous history book that you can’t put down, and this ve... READ MORE
Too many puns
I really liked the idea behind this book, to tell the story of Britain by considering history in the lens of its enemies. The enemies are well chosen and ... READ MORE
Really enjoyed
Great book, witty and informative. Hopefully there is another one coming out soon
You know what you are in store for - and that is ok…
I enjoyed this book.
It is a potted history of Britain from the perspective of ten countries ‘ groups who we have been at odds with over our history.
... READ MORE
A fantastic read.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, very informative, and also very funny. It should be taught in schools, and maybe then we'd stop producing these deluded "patr... READ MORE
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