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A History of the World in Ten Wars
Terry Deary's funny tour of ten wars that changed world history, for grownups.
A History of the World in Ten Wars by Terry Deary: a funny 304-page hardback on ten wars that changed world history, for grownups.
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- Ten wars that changed world history
- Written with Terry Deary's trademark humour
- 304-page hardback, 241 x 163 x 31 mm
- Covers periods from c 500 CE to the modern period
About this gift
Ten wars that changed world history, told with a laugh: A History of the World in Ten Wars is a funny read for history lovers. It suits a dad or grandad who knows his facts, a teacher who wants a lively gift, or a friend who likes history with a joke in it.
Written with Terry Deary's trademark humour, the 304-page book covers periods from c 500 CE to the modern period. Read why teabags were invented by accident, and why the book argues the two World Wars were one very long war with a break for half-time. At 241 x 163 x 31 mm, this hardback slips easily onto a bookshelf.
Grownups who want their history funny can find a gift here for Father's Day, a birthday or Christmas. Choose this book for the history fan on your list.
Perfect for: Birthday gifts · Christmas gifts · Christmas gifts for him · Christmas gifts for dad
Great for: Gifts for him · Gifts for dad · history lovers, dads and grandads, history buffs, fans of Terry Deary, anyone who likes history with a laugh
What's in the box
- 1 hardback book, A History of the World in Ten Wars
Details
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 304 |
| Size | 241 x 163 x 31 mm |
| Author | Terry Deary |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Published | 8 Oct 2026 |
| ISBN | 9780857509383 |
| Subjects | General & world history, military history, international relations, humour |
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How many pages does A History of the World in Ten Wars have?
304 pages in hardback, written with Terry Deary's trademark humour.
What is A History of the World in Ten Wars about?
Ten wars that changed world history, including why teabags were invented by accident.
How big is the book?
It measures 241 x 163 x 31 mm.
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