Welcome to Litsy!

Ireland. A land full of horrid history, built on centuries of dreadful deeds. What better setting for a Horrible Histories book to make you shudder? From cruel Celtic chieftains, savage sieges and foul famines to the wretched rebellions of the troubled 20th century, there's plenty in here to make you say "eeeek"! So find out: why wax models were captured and made prisoners of war; which wild warriors went into battle naked; how to make yourself invisible the Irish way! Then read on to visit a vile chambers of horrors - and learn the top twenty Irish curses ever! History just doesn't get more horrible!