Rotten Rulers
“Rotten Rulers” by Terry Deary, published by Scholastic in 2005, presents a unique exploration of history, focusing on some of the world’s most notorious leaders. This 174-page book is written in English and offers a candid look at rulers whose actions have left a lasting impact, often for the worse. The narrative highlights various figures, from bizarre tsars to cruel emperors, illustrating how their reigns have shaped the lives of those they governed.
Readers will find a wealth of intriguing anecdotes and facts about infamous rulers, including tales of eccentric behaviors and brutal decisions. The book delves into the darker aspects of leadership, revealing stories that range from the absurd to the horrifying. With topics covering royalty and biography, “Rotten Rulers” aims to engage young readers with a history that emphasizes the more gruesome and outrageous elements of governance, making it a distinctive addition to juvenile nonfiction.
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History with the nasty bits left in! ‘Rotten Rulers’ gives you the low-down on the world’s most loathsome leaders. From bizarre tsars and evil emperors to crazy kings and queens, people all around the world have suffered at the hands of their rulers for centuries. Whether they’re nutty or nasty, fat or foul, those in charge rarely get it right. Want to know: who gave the job of high priest to a donkey? Who choked to death while eating a crow? Who celebrated victory by eating his enemy’s head? Read on for the power-crazed president who still rules from the grave and find out about the suffering slave who was ordered to collect 500 kilos of spider webs for his boss. Meet Genghis the Mongolian murderer and discover just how terrible Ivan really was. History has never been so horrible!
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