Join us for an unmissable evening as we host the launch of Revolting: A Riotous History of Rebellions and Revolutions, the latest book from bestselling author Terry Deary. Known for his witty and wildly entertaining take on history, Deary returns with a fresh look at the world’s most daring uprisings and game-changing revolutions.
The event takes place on the evening of 26th September, where Terry himself will be joining us to delve into the stories behind the rebellions that rocked empires and the revolutions that reshaped the world. Expect humour, insight, and a few surprises from the mind behind the iconic Horrible Histories series.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the rich and powerful always look after their own and the working people are always revolting. But every now and again, a new group actually manages to seize power, and it changes history.
Few enjoy the success of Ivaylo, the Bulgarian swineherd who managed to fight off the Mongols, slay the Tsar and marry his widow in the space of a year. But then, some rebels have more modest aims: Spartacus mainly wanted to go home to see his mum. Either way, we have much to learn from the tactics of revolutionaries gone by, like the two suffragists who posted themselves by Royal Mail to see the prime minister. (A first-class idea, though Downing Street declined the parcel.)
Terry Deary is the author of 342 published books including the recent Sunday Times number one bestseller A History of Britain in Ten Enemies. His acclaimed Horrible Histories series has sold over 38 million copies in 45 languages. Horrible Histories has been adapted for theatre, museum exhibitions and a major CBBC television series, which has gone on to win several Children’s BAFTA awards and a British Comedy Award for best sketch show – the first children’s show ever to win.
