Series:

Turning Points in History

13 total works

Cover of Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

by Richard Tames

Published 27 November 2000
Traces the rise of Japan as a military power and the emergence of the United States as a world superpower that found itself drawn into World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Hiroshima

by Richard Tames

Published 27 November 2000
This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world, with each book recounting the chain of events and analysing their repercussions, both immediate and long term. It contains important information on key people and events and includes contemporary artwork and relevant photographs to help understanding of the issues. The key features include: up-to-date and relevant for children of today; new editions feature a fresh new design; and, more primary sources add to the readers greater understanding of the era.

Cover of Turning Points in History: 1066 - A Decisive Battle (Cased)
Designed to tie in with the National Curriculum, this study of the Battle of Hastings is one of a series examining major historical watersheds. The book recounts the chain of events leading up to the battle, and the repurcussions, both immediate and long-term. It also discusses the concept of an historical turning point, assessing in what way this really was one. Interpretations throughout aim to show how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views.

Cover of Turning Points in History: Great Plague and Fire - London in Crisis (Cased)
Designed to tie in with the National Curriculum, this study of London at the time of the Great Plague and the Fire is one of a series examining major historical watersheds. The book recounts the chain of events leading up to the Great Plague and the Fire, and the repurcussions, both immediate and long-term. It also discusses the concept of an historical turning point, assessing in what way this really was one. Interpretations throughout aim to show how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views.

Cover of The Printing Press

The Printing Press

by Richard Tames

Published 27 November 2000
This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world, with each book recounting the chain of events and analysing their repercussions, both immediate and long term. It contains important information on key people and events. It includes contemporary artwork and relevant photographs to help understanding of the issues. It is up-to-date and relevant for children of today. New editions feature a fresh new design. More primary sources add to the readers greater understanding of the era.

Cover of Penicillin

Penicillin

by Richard Tames

Published 27 November 2000
This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world, with each book recounting the chain of events and analysing their repercussions, both immediate and long term. It contains important information on key people and events and includes contemporary artwork and relevant photographs to help understanding of the issues. The key features include: up-to-date and relevant for children of today; new editions feature a fresh new design; and, more primary sources add to the readers greater understanding of the era.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The Discovery of Penicillin 2nd Edition HB
This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world, with each book recounting the chain of events and analysing their repercussions, both immediate and long term. This title focuses on penicillin.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The Printing Press 2nd Edition HB

Cover of Turning Points in History: Hiroshima 2nd Edition HB

Cover of Pearl Harbor 2nd Edition HB
This series examines major historical watersheds and their impact on the world, with each book recounting the chain of events and analysing their repercussions, both immediate and long term. This title focuses on Pearl Harbor.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The Printing Press - A Breakthrough in Communications (Cased
A discussion of the history of the printing press. It is part of a series which examines major historical watersheds. It recounts the chain of events leading up to the event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning-point, assessing in what way this event really was one. Interpretations run throughout the books, showing how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views. The books are designed to be thought-provoking, but their approach is direct and seeks to enhance the everyday views of ordinary people.

Cover of Turning Points in History: The Steam Engine - A Breakthrough in Energy (Cased)
Designed to tie in with the National Curriculum, this study of the development of the steam engine is one of a series examining major historical watersheds. The book recounts the chain of events leading up to the steam engine's invention, and the repurcussions, both immediate and long-term. It also discusses the concept of an historical turning point, assessing in what way this really was one. Interpretations throughout aim to show how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views.

Cover of Turning Points in History: Great Plague and Fire - London in Crisis (Paperback)