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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Shakespearean Actor! by Jacqueline Morley; David Antram (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: You Wouldn't Want to Be... Ser.
In 16th century London, you start work as an actor at William Shakespeare's theatre, but soon realise it won't be easy. It'll take an excellent memory, a penchant for wearing dresses and a keen eye for avoiding rotten vegetables. But against all odds, you could do well here...just watch where you're poi ...Show more
You Wouldn't Want to Be an Anglo-Saxon Peasant! by Jacqueline Morley; David Antram (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: You Wouldn't Want to Be... Ser.
You're a farmer's son living in England in the early 7th century. Your people are descendants of invaders from Northern Europe: the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes, who arrived about 200 years earlier, seized land from the native Britons and made themselves at home here. You will experience first-hand ...Show more
You Wouldn't Want to Be in Alexander the Great's Army! by Jacqueline Morley; David Antram (Illustrator)
Category: Childrens | Series: You Wouldn't Want to Be Ser.
You are a soldier in Alexander the Great's army - ruler of one of the largest empires in the ancient world. The book charts with historical depth and accuracy, the battles, conquests and wars of Alexander the Great, from the start of his campaign in Asia Minor to his death in Babylon in 323 BC.The humor ...Show more
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