Horrible Histories finally turns its attention to the
most popular sport on Earth, football.
Read all about football's beginnings in the Middle Ages,
which involved no rules, except maybe not intentionally
killing the other side, all the way to the First World
War and its famous Christmas Day match,
plus awful injuries, silly supporters and not forgetting women
in the sport. Publishing in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this
book will cover everything you need to know about football's horrible
history.
fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included
with a fresh take on the classic Horrible
Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative
read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining
children and families for generations with books, TV, stage
shows, magazines, games and the brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 108 in the Horrible Histories Series. See all Horrible Histories books here.
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Terry Deary is the author of over 300 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as 'a marvellous blend of fact and fiction' (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated t
More about Terry DearyWhen Martin Brown was little he loved drawing and he loved animals, particularly lesser-known animals, so it was only a question of time before he ended up drawing them. Quite a lot of time . . . In the meantime, he grew up, moved from Melbourne to England, and illustrated the phenomenally successful Horrible Histories series. Now, at last, it's time for the
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