All the grim, gruesome and gory bits of history they never teach you in school! From the betrayal and murder of Julius Caesar by Marcus Brutus to the gunpowder plot to overthrow the English government of Guy Fawkes to the outlandish trials of witches, this book is packed with men, women, and historical events that involve unfair trials and unspeakable treachery. Others included are: La Malinche, the Spanish Inquisition, the trial and execution of Charles I, the betrayal of Jesse James by Robert Ford, and trial and execution methods, among others. Kids will love the scrapbook style and all the illustrations and charts!
Author Biography
Sandra Lawrence is a writer and journalist who enjoys writing about travel, heritage, food, gardening, style, London, and various other "quirky" subjects. She enjoys brainstorming new angles around tired subjects, finding the offbeat in the pedestrian, and looking for the exceptional in the merely interesting.
