The Nasty Past

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Many like to think the past was a pleasant place: orderly kingdoms, chivalrous knights, verdant farms, that kind of thing. But the past wasn't picture perfect, far from it. It was filled with horrible wars, dreadful disasters, disgusting diseases, and ghastly crime. In short, it was both hair-raising and fascinating. Enthralled readers will love the intriguing stories in these gripping books, an entertaining aid to the elementary history curriculum. Each detailed volume focuses on high-interest events that young historians should know about, such as the sinking of the Titanic. The past wasn't perfect, but it's perfectly compelling to read about.