Horrible Histories author Terry Deary sensationally reveals he 'hates the British Empire with a passion' and claims its success was like 'playing football against children'

The author of celebrated children's book series Horrible Histories has revealed what he really thinks about the British Empire 30 years after the first book was released. Award-winning writer Terry Deary has admitted he 'loathes' the British Empire 'with a passion' as he noted there was 'nothing brave or courageous' about how it was won. For three decades, Deary's beloved Horrible Histories series has been the top choice for British parents and children who want to learn about history. Award-winning writer Terry Deary, 78, has admitted he 'loathes' the British Empire 'with a passion' as he noted there was 'nothing brave or courageous' about how it was won Measly Middle Ages by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown Terry Deary during Young BAFTA Showcase Children's Achievement Award 2024 at BAFTA on November 29, 2024 'All nations remember their successes against the odds, but they don't remember the ones where they marched in with ease. For three decades, Deary's beloved Horrible Histories series has been the top choice for British parents and children who want to learn about history More than 36 million copies of the amusing books have sold worldwide in more than 45 languages, and it was even turned into a TV show.