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Horrible Histories Specials Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Horrible Histories Specials books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Horrible Histories Specials series? Start with "Cruel Kings and Mean Queens" (1995) and follow publication order through all 14 books.
The complete Horrible Histories Specials reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Cruel Kings and Mean Queens
1995
Wicked Words
1996
Twentieth Century
1996
Dark Knights and Dingy Castles
1997
Rowdy Revolutions
1999
Ireland
2000
The USA
2001
The Awesome Ancient Quiz Book
2001
France
2002
England
2004
Rotten Rulers
2005
Wales
2008
Scotland
2009
The Beastly Best Bits
2013
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