Description
Ever wondered how the British Empire ruled over a quarter of the planet—and why so many people weren’t exactly thrilled about it? Barmy British Empire spills the beans on the gruesome, greedy, and glorious bits of one of the largest empires in history.
In true Horrible Histories style, this book gives you the awful truth behind the British Empire’s rise and fall, with loads of laughs, facts, and freaky tales.
Get ready for:
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Cranky colonists, mad monarchs, and brutal battles
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How Britain bossed about people from India to Australia, and what those people thought of it
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Scandals, sailors, and slavery—the darker side of empire-building
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Barmy British generals, bonkers explorers, and weird weapons
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Quizzes, jokes, and cartoon-style illustrations that bring it all to life!
Perfect For Kids Who:
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Are curious about the truth behind British history—warts and all
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Love funny history books that aren’t afraid to tell the gruesome bits
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Enjoy stories of adventure, rebellion, and strange customs
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Want to learn about how empires rise and fall with humor and honesty
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Are fans of Horrible Histories and love learning through jokes and comics
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