Dastardly Dictators, Rulers & Other Loony Leaders
Author(s): Paul Harrison
Discover all about the fascinating lives of some of the most unusual, quirky and eccentric characters in world history! Learn about the Persian King who ordered the sea to be whipped as punishment, find out why a thirteenth-century crusader took to the streets in his pants, and what posessed a French Queen to build a fake tumble-down village for GBP4 million. Peppered with Crackpot Quiz questions and Mad, Bad and Truly Sticky Endings features this book is enthralling, entertaining and educational all at the same time!
General Information
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- : Hachette Children's Group
- : Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
- : 0.1
- : 09 October 2014
- : United Kingdom
- : 14 March 2017
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Paul Harrison
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 352.230922
- : 96
- : 80 black and white illustrations
More About The Product
Paul Harrison is an award-winning editor and author. He has written a wide variety of books for children, and has a particular passion for modern history. He lives with his wife and son in Hove, East Sussex.
