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: January 2026
Publication Order
Cruel Kings and Mean Queens
Buy on Amazon1995
Wicked Words
Buy on Amazon1996
Twentieth Century
Buy on Amazon1996
Dark Knights and Dingy Castles
Buy on Amazon1997
Rowdy Revolutions
Buy on Amazon1999
Ireland
Buy on Amazon2000
The USA
Buy on Amazon2001
The Awesome Ancient Quiz Book
Buy on Amazon2001
France
Buy on Amazon2002
England
Buy on Amazon2004
Rotten Rulers
Buy on Amazon2005
Wales
Buy on Amazon2008
Scotland
Buy on Amazon2009
The Beastly Best Bits
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Horrible Histories Specials series is publication order: 1. Cruel Kings and Mean Queens (1995), 2. Wicked Words (1996), 3. Twentieth Century (1996), 4. Dark Knights and Dingy Castles (1997), 5. Rowdy Revolutions (1999), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Horrible Histories Specials series by Terry Deary contains 14 books. The series began in 1995 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Horrible Histories Specials series is written by Terry Deary. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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