Discover all the amazing and awful facts about barmy beasts and cagey creatures across history. From gory stories of animal sacrifices in the Stone Age to murderous games held in arenas in the Roman times. Read the fascinating tale of the clever baboon that was given the job of railway signal man in the Victorian era, and how the inventors of sonar were inspired by bats. This brand new Horrible Histories book is a fresh take on the classic style and is ideal for fans old and new.