Inside Story

2 primary works • 6 total works

A Medieval Castle

by Fiona MacDonald and Mark Bergin

Published 15 January 1990

Text and cutaway illustrations depict how people lived and worked inside a medieval castle.

A Roman Fort

by Fiona MacDonald

Published 1 September 1993

Text and illustrations describe the construction of an ancient Roman fort and the lives of the soldiers who manned it in defense of the Empire.

A Greek Temple

by Fiona MacDonald

Published 15 January 1990

A 19th Century Railway Station

by Fiona MacDonald

Published 31 December 1990

Text and illustrations describe the planning, construction, and activities of a nineteenth-century railway station.

The Roman Colosseum

by Fiona MacDonald

Published 15 January 1990

Step inside the Colosseum at Rome around AD80 and discover for yourself the technological wonders, the vicious weapons, the thrills and the dangers of a great Roman arena. Find out why this incredible feat of architecture was built, who paid for it and where the money came from. And then gasp at the stars, the Gladiators who fought for their lives in the ancient Roman Colosseum and made it so lucrative for those in charge of this ruthless business. Astounding architectural acheivements are explained and explored with full-colour cutaway illustrations. Pinpoint enlargements focus on the day to day lives of the people, looking at how they ate, dressed, entertained themselves and sometimes fought. Illustrations of artifacts and paintings from the era help to support the main text by providing proof which explains how we know what we know. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make these titles ideal educational texts. Each one features a sturdy flexi-bound cover with gold foiling.

Samurai Castle

by Fiona MacDonald

Published 15 January 1990

Take an incredible tour through a Samurai Castle. Explore its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they led. Stunning cut-away illustrations help lead the reader through the often complex historical periods. Written in a clear, concise style. Contents, glossary, and index.