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Revolting

byTerry Deary, Toby Longworth (Read by)

A riotous history of rebellions and revolutions

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This is history through the eyes of Mr and Mrs Peasant (and their good friend Monsieur Guillotine...). A globetrotting, laugh-out-loud funny history from the multi-million copy bestselling author of A History of Britain in Ten Enemies and Horrible Histories.

Remember, remember the 4th of November... *

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:
  • Ivaylo, the Bulgarian swineherd who managed to fight off the Mongols, slay the Tsar and marry his widow in the space of a year.
  • Spartacus, a touch more modest in his aims, who mainly wanted to go home to see his mum.
  • The two suffragists who posted themselves by Royal Mail to see the prime minister (a first-class idea, though Downing Street declined the parcel).
It seems we have much to learn from the tactics of revolutionaries gone by...

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.


* Turns out we've been getting the nursery rhyme wrong all these years. An explosive revelation.



© Terry Deary 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

What readers are saying about Revolting:

'The history of revolts and protests is a rich one, and particularly poignant at the moment - so it's perfect that Terry Deary has written this book'

'I love the humour and the way he makes everything fun'

'I loved this book and laughed whilst I learned... Look for mentions of the first Serf and Turf!'

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About Terry Deary

Terry Deary is the author of over 350 published books, selling over 38 million books in 45 languages.
He rose to prominence as the author of the acclaimed Horrible Histories series, which made him the best-selling children's non-fiction writer since records began. The series was adapted for a BAFTA-winning CBBC television series. In 2024, he published a book for adults, A History of Britain in Ten Enemies, which became a #1 Sunday Times bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold.
Terry was conferred with an honorary Doctorate of Education by Sunderland University in 2000. He lives in County Durham with his wife Jenny and is an avid road runner in his spare time.
Details
  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • ISBN: 9781529962543
  • Length: 445 minutes
  • Price: £14.00
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