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A Short, Illustrated History of... Ingenious Inventions by Clive Gifford; Rita Petruccioli (Illustrator)
Category: Education | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you! This book only contains some of the most interesting inventions in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of course incredible i ...Show more
A Short, Illustrated History of Inventions by Petruccioli, Rita
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for them! This book only contains some of the most interesting inventions in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of course inc ...Show more
A Short, Illustrated History of Medicine by Petruccioli, Rita
Category: Education | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for them. This book only contains some of the most brilliant bits about medicine in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of cour ...Show more
A Short, Illustrated History of Medicine by Petruccioli, Rita
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you. This book only contains some of the most brilliant bits about medicine in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of course the b ...Show more
A Short, Illustrated History of Space Exploration by Mike Goldsmith; Rita Petruccioli (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: A\Short, Illustrated History Of... Ser.
If you're fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for you. This book only contains some of the most brilliant bits about space in history. No rubbish diagrams or grainy photos - just really cool facts, intriguing people and of course the most ...Show more
Alexander the Great - Conqueror, Commander, King by John Sadler; Rosie Serdiville
Category: Biography | Series: Casemate Short History Ser.
Alexander was perhaps the greatest conquering general in history. In just over a generation, his northern Greek state of Macedon rose to control the whole of the vast Persian Empire. It was the legacy of his father, Philip, that launched Alexander on a spectacular career of conquest that planted Helleni ...Show more
Anzacs: 100 Years of Service by Damien Fenton
Category: Military | Series: Casemate Short History Ser.
An informative and entertaining history of the Anzacs, including WWI, WWII and subsequent conflicts. The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was initially formed as part of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in 1914 under the leadership of General William Birdwood, an officer of the Indian Army, an ...Show more
Big Guns : Artillery on the Battlefield by Angus Konstam
Category: Military | Series: Casemate Short History
The Casemate Short History Series presents readable and entertaining introductions to military history topics. Over seven centuries the artillery piece has evolved from a status symbol to one of the most deadly weapons wielded by man. Using gunpowder weapons was initially something of a black art, but o ...Show more
Fighter Aces : Knights of the Sky by Rosie John; Serdiville Sadler
Category: Military History | Series: Casemate Short History
Gladiators: Fighting to the Death in Ancient Rome by M. C. Bishop
Category: Ancient History | Series: Casemate Short History
The gladiator is one of the most enduring figures of Ancient Rome. Heroic, though of lowly status, they fought vicious duals in large arenas filled with baying crowds. The survivor could be either executed (the famous 'thumbs down' signal) or spared at the whim of the crowd or the Emperor. Few lasted mo ...Show more
Julius Caesar - Rome's Greatest Warlord by Simon Elliott
Category: History | Series: Casemate Short History Ser.
A look at the remarkable military career of ancient Rome's most celebrated leader. Born into an aristocratic family, Julius Caesar has been an inspiration to countless military commanders over the past two millennia. His early military campaigns, part of his progression along the cursus honorum, range ...Show more
Knights: Chivalry and Violence by John Sadler
Category: European History | Series: Casemate Short History
Originally warriors mounted on horseback, knights became associated with the concept of chivalry as it was popularised in medieval European literature. Knights were expected to fight bravely and honourably and be loyal to their lord until death if necessary. Later chivalry came to encompass activities s ...Show more