Dark History: The Wild West

The diabolical deeds and gruesome secrets of our ancestors have a great appeal for children, bringing the ancient and medieval world to life and helping them to learn about history in a lively way.

The Dark History series collects tales of murder, crime, greed, extravagance, eccentricity and insanity throughout history, from the Roman emperor who made his horse a senator to the Roman senator who used to feed live slaves to his pet eels; from the popular Wild West thief Jesse James to Greek slavery and Inca human sacrifice. The Dark History series provides a fascinating and eye-opening insight into the depths of past civilizations and eras, including the infighting of the Caesars and the lawlessness of the Wild West.

Illustrated with more than 50 colour and black-and-white photographs and artworks per volume, with a modern but accessible design and a comprehensive Further Reading section and glossary, each book provides a fantastic overview of the most amusing, terrifying, surprising and outlandish facts and stories about each era and its characters.