England, or Britain depending on who and when you ask, has been invading, being invaded, squabbling over land rights, squabbling over who's supposed to be leading them, and generally causing a ruckus since time immemorial. In this brief horrible history, learn more about tragic leaders, such as the Slimy Stuarts, the Terrible Tudors, the Rotten Romans, and all those Brits who have generally been a nuisance to everyone.
Horrible Histories, a series that prides itself on uncovering the worst about their subjects, brings us this concise book about the history of Britain, Ireland, and sometimes Wales. They use full-color, richly-detailed illustrations and cartoons to poke fun of their own history, while still sharing fascinating stories of British rule. For those unfamiliar with British slang, it might be a bit confusing at times, and the tendency to jump from one topic to the next could be confusing for some reader. Overall, this is a fairly good introduction to such a vast history in a package that is very accessible to students Grade 6 and above. ( )