Thrones of Terror: The Mad Monarchs Trivia

Get ready for a wild ride through history's darkest royal courts with Thrones of Terror: The Mad Monarchs Trivia by Martha Russel! This isn't your dusty history textbook—it's a treasure trove of shocking scandals, gruesome betrayals, and bizarre royal fails that'll leave you gasping, laughing, and ready to dominate trivia night. From the bloodthirsty Ranavalona I, who halved Madagascar's population with poison tests and a deadly buffalo hunt, to the bumbling Edward II, who lost wars and his throne to his own wife, these 40 chapters uncover the kings and queens who made history for all the wrong reasons. Meet Nero, fiddling (or not) as Rome burned; Catherine the Great, staging a coup with a side of murder; and Joanna of Castile, lugging her husband's corpse across Spain. Each story is packed with vivid anecdotes, witty asides, and surprising facts, written in a conversational style that feels like chatting with a history-obsessed friend. Test your knowledge with a 20-question trivia quiz that challenges you to recall the craziest details—like the name of Caligula's horse or the document King John was forced to sign. Perfect for casual readers, trivia enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good tale of royal chaos, Thrones of Terror delivers History's Mad Monarchs: Scandals, Slaughter, and Shocking Trivia! Grab your copy, dive into the madness, and share these wild stories at your next gathering. Who knew history's worst rulers could be so entertaining?