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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction, History, Humor, Victorian Era

Review:
The Vile Victorians is a brilliantly disgusting journey into the Victorian era from the bestselling Horrible Histories series — history with the nasty bits left in! Think the Victorians were polite, proper, and boring? Think again! This book reveals the terrible truth about revolting events affecting everyone not so very long ago. From the vile queen herself to vicious villains, you'll discover when the first public loo was flushed, who had a gruesome glass eye for every occasion, and what vile Victorian parents called their children (you won't believe it!). Packed with nasty facts about cruel careers for kids, rotten school rules, school dinners even worse than today's, and a gory guide to Victorian death. Perfect for readers aged 8–12 who love history — especially the gross, surprising, and horrible parts!