The "Begining History" series examines different aspects of the lives of the people of bygone times. Each book deals with a particular area of their existence, as well as providing general background information about the period. This particular book deals with Viking warriors. The author examines the ritualistic aspects of Viking warfare, such as the naming of swords and the passing of swords from father to son. There is detailed information on the tactical aspects of Viking warfare, such as th...
One of a series which examines the changes that have affected society during the 20th century. The text is combined with first-hand documentary information and contemporary photographs to give children insights into what life was like for their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. This book offers a brief look at the changing styles of clothing, from Edwardian frills to punk studs and leather, reflecting changing lifestyles. It explains how garments were modified to allow women to work,...
Irish Potato Famine (Great Escapes)
by Dennis Brindell Fradin and Judy Fradin
The regimes of Brezhnev and Gorbachev, and the transition from stagnation, through reform, to the ultimate collapse of the Soviet Union form the principal focus of this book. Developments in both foreign and domestic spheres are covered and the whole period is put into historical perspective. The book considers what has changed and why "glasnost" and "perstroika", greeted with both enthusiasm and apprehension in many quarters, failed to solve the problems of the Soviet Union and ultimately haste...
An introduction to the central European nation whose location is often described as the crossroads of Europe.
Aspects of British History Beyond 1066 Pack A of 2 (Aspects of British History Beyond 1066)
by Catherine Chambers
The Aspects of British History Beyond 1066 series looks at significant developments, events and turning points in Britain's history from 1066 onwards. Each book describes events as they unfolded at the time as well as the effects that they have had on the Britain we know today.
Who was Emperor Hadrian? Why did he build a massive wall across northern England? Why were the Romans in Britain and how did they get there? This book tells you all you need to know about Hadrian's Wall - why and how it was built, who lived there and much more. Find out what life was like for the soldiers living there, and also for the native Britons, in the diary-style sections.
Explaining the Russian Revolution: a Student's Guide (Explaining History Study Guides)
by Nick Shepley
Hidden: True stories of children who survived World War II
by Marcel Prins and Peter Henk Steenhuis
Everyone reads the compelling story of Anne Frank and wants to know more. How many others were hidden away during the war? How and where? Were they separated from their families? Did they ever find each other again? Hidden tells the stories of 14 young people who were hidden throughout the Netherlands during World War Two. Their stories create a wider picture of what it meant to be Jewish in Europe during World War Two, and what it took to survive.
Britain Since 1930 (Heinemann Our World S.) (Primary History)
by Rosemary Rees and Susan J. Styles
All about Royal Animals (All about Royal...)
by Phoebe Hichens and Rosie Oxley
This book looks at the history of European anti-semitism and how this was exploited by the Nazis - leading to a systematic programme of persecution and ultimately the Final Solution. It discusses the myriad and complex causes of the holocaust, posing question such as: Was it driven by ancient racial prejudice or by the political and economic trauma Germany suffered after the First World War? Were the German people peculiarly susceptible to fascism? and, How important was the Allies' reluctance t...
In chronological order, this book introduces the major historical and social events which rocked Britain in the Second World War. Major events such as the declaration of war, the threat of invasion, D-Day and VE Day are covered as well as the social impact of rationing, war savings, black outs, gas masks and air raid precautions. Readers are also introduced to the major personalities of the day including The Royal Family, Winston Churchill and Hitler. A wide range of visual sources of informatio...