A globetrotting, laugh-out-loud funny history for grown-ups from the multi-million copy bestselling author.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the rich and powerful always look after their own and the working people are always revolting.
But every now and again, a new group actually manages to seize power, and it changes history.
In his new book, Revolting, bestselling Horrible Histories author Terry Deary takes readers on a hilarious and eye-opening journey through some of the most significant rebellions and uprisings that have happened through the ages, including:
From the peasants to the slaves, the martyrs to the mutineers, Revolting celebrates the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo through the ages.
Praise for A History of Britain in Ten Enemies:
'If you could take just one history book to a desert island, this would be it. It is laugh out loud funny' Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of the Emperor series
'Ram-packed with mind-blowing facts, hilarious characters, and little-known tales' Dan Schreiber, author of The Theory of Everything Else
'A book for anyone who ever wished there was a Horrible Histories for grown-ups' Kate Lister, author of A Curious History of Sex
'Not just an eye-opener, but a mind-opener' Tracy Borman, author of The Private Lives of the Tudors
| ISBN: | 9781804996973 |
| Publication date: | 23rd April 2026 |
| Author: | Terry Deary |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books an imprint of Transworld |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Genres: |
Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions Human rights, civil rights Revolutionary groups and movements General and world history |
A globetrotting, laugh-out-loud funny history for grown-ups from the multi-million copy bestselling author.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the rich and powerful always look after their own and the working people are always revolting.
But every now and again, a new group actually manages to seize power, and it changes history.
In his new book, Revolting, bestselling Horrible Histories author Terry Deary takes readers on a hilarious and eye-opening journey through some of the most significant rebellions and uprisings that have happened through the ages, including:
From the peasants to the slaves, the martyrs to the mutineers, Revolting celebrates the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo through the ages.
Praise for A History of Britain in Ten Enemies:
'If you could take just one history book to a desert island, this would be it. It is laugh out loud funny' Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of the Emperor series
'Ram-packed with mind-blowing facts, hilarious characters, and little-known tales' Dan Schreiber, author of The Theory of Everything Else
'A book for anyone who ever wished there was a Horrible Histories for grown-ups' Kate Lister, author of A Curious History of Sex
'Not just an eye-opener, but a mind-opener' Tracy Borman, author of The Private Lives of the Tudors
Revolting features in the following genres: Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions, Human rights, civil rights, Revolutionary groups and movements, General and world history
Revolting is available in Paperback, Hardback
Revolting was written by Terry Deary and published by Penguin Books an imprint of Transworld
Revolting has 288 pages
£9.89