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The Peasants’ Revolting Lives by (the amazing) Terry Deary

So let me be clear, huge, HUGE Terry Deary fan. I read the books, watched the shows, saw the movies, sang the songs...

This is a little more adult and hopeless than Horrible Histories but it has the same humor (Mr. Deary sure does love his puns) and you close the book fully confident that you have learned something.

The first 70 pages or so were a bit slow-going for me, maybe because of the themes but I read the rest of the book in one go and laughing out loud all the while. This when I was not feeling absolutely heartbroken and hopeless by how much things hadn’t changed.

The entire book does have a very defeatist streak or a more realist streak, depending on how you look at it but to counterbalance it, there is a lot of ridiculous stories, funny quotes, and the undeniable fact that some things albeit not perfect did change for the better. (Personal fave: the sports chapter, especially the athlete's quotes - footballer’s, ‘nough said).

If there is someone that I would want to be immortal, it’s this man.  More Terry Deary, please!

Thank you to Pen and Sword History and NetGalley for this DRC

7.5/10

[bookvibesandtarotcards]

Revolting by Terry Deary

Remember, remember the 4th of November… or maybe not quite how you thought! Terry Deary, the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, takes readers on a hilarious and eye-opening journey through some of history’s most remarkable rebellions and uprisings. From Bulgarian swineherd Ivaylo, who fought off Mongols and seized the throne, to Spartacus and his somewhat modest goal of visiting his mum, to suffragists who mailed themselves to the prime minister, this book celebrates those who dared to challenge the powerful.

Thoughts Terry knows how to make history engaging, active, and funny. I learned plenty I’d never come across before, and the mix of obscure and famous revolts keeps the pages turning. My only minor gripe: the book isn’t chronological, so the timeline can bounce around a bit, but that doesn’t detract from the fun and insight.

For Fans Of

Horrible Histories series

Readers who enjoy humorous and unconventional history books

Anyone fascinated by rebellions, revolts, and people who dare to challenge authority

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Part 2 This is a list of my top Early Reader books of 2020. These are suitable for newly confident readers and reluctant readers and great for a Christmas stocking! (in no particular order) . #HorribleHistories #allatsea #terrydeary illustrations #martinbrown Simon Schuster The ultimate horrible history of Britain and Ireland seafaring heritage ! #theadventuresofharrystevenson Guinea Pig Superstar @alipyeillo @simonkidsuk The adventures of a Super Guinea Pig #rabbitandbear A Bite in the Night @_jimfield #juliangough @hachetteuk the continuing adventures of the two best friends . #boottherustyrescue @shanewhegarty illustrations @benmmantle @hachettekids the second book about the further adventures of the lovable robot Boot. Love this series! . https://www.instagram.com/p/CJHRsRcAXLY/?igshid=1xiafqpue43t1

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💸 Special offer alert! You can currently buy The Peasants’ Revolting Crimes and The Peasants’ Revolting Lives together for only £15! 📚 📕 In The Peasants’ Revolting Crimes, popular history writer Terry Deary takes us on a light-hearted and often humorous romp through the centuries with Mr & Mrs Peasant, recounting foul and dastardly deeds committed by the underclasses, as well as the punishments meted out by those on the ‘right side’ of the law. 📗 The Peasants’ Revolting Lives celebrates those who have endured against the odds. From medieval miseries to the idiosyncrasies of being a twenty-first-century peasant, tragedy and comedy sit side by side in these tales of survival and endurance in the face of hardship. • #ThePeasantsRevolting #TerryDeary #HorribleHistories #TrueCrime #History #BundleDeal #SpecialOffer #BundleOffer #StockingFillers #GiftIdeas #ChristmasGifts #Books #NonFiction #Bookstagram #SocialHistory #BritishHistory #PenAndSword #PenAndSwordBooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CHf3GPYgXWc/?igshid=1jd9h9h4czbzr

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You’ll recognise the author of this new series and the first book’s reviews are outstanding! 👀 Terry Deary is the writer behind the bestselling Horrible Histories. His new range of books takes us on a light-hearted and humorous romp through the centuries with Mr & Mrs Peasant. The Peasants' Revolting Crimes is the first book from this new series, with a second volume coming soon! 📚 • #History #TerryDeary #ThePeasants #ThePeasantsRevolting #Crime #HorribleHistories #TrueCrime #Reviews #NewSeries #BritishHistory #BooksWeLove #HistoryLesson #HomeSchool #BooksToRead #CrimeAndPunishment #OutNow #PenAndSword #PenAndSwordBooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B-u3wROpqcU/?igshid=14miw0isudfma

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Creators who hate libraries: nobody likes you, anyway. I'm ~so~ sorry you're vehemently opposed to the idea of people being exposed to your work who probably wouldn't see it otherwise.