Keep boredom at bay and become an ancient history expert with this quick-fire guide!
With 100 carefully chosen words, each explained in just 100 words, this book provides a quick and fun insight into the characters , events and inventions of the ancient world. With entries on the Egyptians , the Phoenicians , the Minoans , the Greeks , and the Romans , this book is an easy way to gain a rounded knowledge of the subject area, while also sparking discussion and provoking thought from readers, young and old.
What were pyramids used for?
How did the Romans fight battles?
Which Greek inventions are still used today?
Each word is brought to life with engaging illustrations and absorbing text, sure to inspire the imagination of budding historians.
This is Book 2 in the In a Nutshell Series. See all In a Nutshell books here.
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Clive Gifford is a highly experienced journalist and author who has more than 70 books in print for both adults and children. Among his children's titles are Spies (Kingfisher), Refugees (Belitha), and The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia. He has written a number of highly acclaimed titles on the subject of robotics, including How to Be a Robot (OUP) and Insid
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