Spectacular Visual Guides
7 total works
Illustrations and text describe life in the villa of a wealthy family situated in the countryside outside Rome during the first century A.D.
"An Ancient Egyptian Tomb" gives an extraordinary insight into the development of the Valley of the Kings, the most elaborate cemetery of the ancient world. Find out how numerous generations of families were dedicated to building the tomb. Discover the secrets of the intricate processes carried out by teams of specialists. Pull-out illustrations highlight significant parts of the artwork in greater detail. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.
Visit 15th Century Florence in Italy, where the bustle of trade and political discussion is ushering in a new age of enlightenment for Europe. See the townsfolk at play, work and even war. Meet scholars who are introducing new ways of thinking, inspired by the classical world, and inspiring great Renaissance artists such as Donatello. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.
Each book in this series takes the reader on a street-by-street tour of a town from a past civilisation, introducing the major buildings and typical features, and describing everyday life in the town.'
"A Shakespearean Theatre" is an invaluable guide to an important period in English history. With the use of superb cutaway illustrations, we take a look at the different people involved in the theatre, providing a vivid and dramatic insight into life in Elizabethan England. Discover the hazards of everyday life in the 16th century, such as fire and plague. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index enhance the book's educational value.