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A History of the World in 100 Limericks
A funny history of the world in 100 limericks, with 50 colour illustrations
A hardback book of 100 funny limericks that takes you from the Big Bang to the present day, with 50 colour illustrations.
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- 100 limericks from the Big Bang to the present day
- 128 pages with 50 colour illustrations
- Hardback, 132 x 168 x 18 mm
- By Mick Twister, published by Batsford
- Covers Henry VIII, Rosa Parks and Alan Turing
About this gift
History of the World in 100 Limericks is a funny history book in verse that turns the past into short, humorous poems for anyone who loves a laugh. It runs from the Big Bang to the present day, with familiar history lessons and some surprises. Give it to a history teacher, a book lover or a friend who hated history class.
Across 128 pages, the 100 limericks cover Henry VIII, Mary Wollstonecraft, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela and Alan Turing. Events include the Boston Tea Party, the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall and the Watergate scandal. It is a hardback with 50 colour illustrations and measures 132 x 168 x 18 mm.
Dates and jokes sit side by side in this book, a good birthday or Christmas gift for a history lover. Pick up A History of the World in 100 Limericks and give history a laugh.
Perfect for: Secret Santa gifts · Christmas gifts for dad
Great for: Gifts for dad · Gifts for book lovers · Gifts for grandparents · history lovers, history teachers, limerick fans
What's in the box
- 1 hardback book by Mick Twister
- 128 pages with 50 colour illustrations
Details
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Contents | 128 pages, 50 colour illustrations |
| Size | 132 x 168 x 18 mm |
| Author | Mick Twister |
| Publisher | Batsford |
| Published | 6 Aug 2026 |
| ISBN | 9781837331048 |
| Subjects | Poetry, General & world history, Humour collections & anthologies |
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Quick answers about this gift.
How many limericks are in the book?
There are 100 limericks, covering history from the Big Bang to the present day, across 128 pages.
Does it have illustrations?
Yes, the book has 50 colour illustrations across its 128 pages.
Which people and events does it cover?
It covers Henry VIII, Mary Wollstonecraft, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela and Alan Turing, plus the Boston Tea Party, the Berlin Wall and Watergate.
When will the a history of the world in 100 limericks arrive?
It leaves within 0 to 2 working days and goes by Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2 to 3 working days). The exact window is shown above for the moment you're ordering.