History's Very Worst

From torture to greedy rulers, history is full of awful people and events! However, the worst kings and terrible battles can often offer unique insight into what was happening at that time in history. Why did Bloody Mary persecute Protestants? How did Al Capone get so powerful? Readers discover the most despicable criminals, the bloodiest battles, and the most gruesome torture in this set. Each chapter introduces a different person or event and provides historical context for readers to begin to understand the how and why within each chapter.