If people think the past is dull, they haven't seen this book yet. It's witty, anarchic, and full of cartoons and jokes. And amidst the fun there are loads of interesting facts about the life and times of Victorians. Did you know: Victoria's first name was Alexandria and her first language was German? She had a huge handbag with a picture of a poodle on it? Victoria wore only black for 30 years? And she wore her white wedding veil in her coffin?
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provides a "way in" for less confident readers and whets the appetite of history-phobes.' -- Literacy and Learning 'These bright and breezy books are packed with quirky facts and information. They work equally well as books for dipping into at random or as accessible end-to-end reads.' -- Books for Keeps
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Bob Fowke always produces interesting text and lively, humorous illustrations. He is the author of 'Who's Who in British History' and 'Who's Who in Science and Technology', as well as the four 'Who? What? When?' books; 'Tudors', 'Victorians', 'World War I' and 'World War II'.
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