World War I

Sir Tony Robinson

Nov 2013 · Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Book 1 · Macmillan Digital Audio · Narrated by Sir Tony Robinson

About this audiobook

In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War I Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War I. It's history, but not as we know it!

Find out everything you ever needed to know about World War I in this brilliant action-packed, fact-filled book, including:

- How to build a trench

- Why dogs were such good messengers

- How plastic surgery was invented

- Why you needed a gas mask

What are you waiting for? Let's get going . . .

For more World War history facts in this fun series, discover World War II.

Ratings and reviews

A short and somewhat interesting primer to WW1 but the odd sound effects and silly voice used to introduce chapters make a mockery of a terrible period of history.

About the author

Sir Tony Robinson has written many books on historical subjects, including Bad Kids and The Worst Children's Jobs in History. He has written several television series for children including Maid Marian and Her Merry Men for which he received a BAFTA and a Royal Television Award. He presents Channel 4's archaeology series Time Team, and played Baldrick in Blackadder.