Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: The Saxons weren't the first newcomers to the islands of Britain, and they certainly weren't the last, but they changed Britain more than any other group of people before or after them. Start right at the beginning and learn who the Saxons were and how they became known as the Anglo-Saxons. From the Dark Ages to the Venerable Bede, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and Beowulf, find out how we know what…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: 'Who's Who in Science and Technology' contains biographies of 250 of the most important people in the history of science and technolgoy. Written in an informal, friendly style, the book provides essential information about their lives. Aimed at children of 8-12 years, the book is easy to use, with cross references, a glossary and an index. The text is interspersed with appealing cartoon-style…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: 'Who's Who in British History' contains biographies of 250 of the most important people in British history. Written in an informal, friendly style, the book provides essential information about their lives. Aimed at children of 8-12 years, the book is easy to use, with cross references, a glossary and an index. The text is interspersed with appealing cartoon-style illustrations. Includes a huge…
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Did you know that Adolf Hilter wasn't, in fact, German? The Second World War brought horror and heartache to millions of people all over the globe, and it turned everyday living upside down too. Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you what life during World War II was REALLY like...
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: This book explains how the war started, what it was about and who it involved. It describes the major battles and looks at what life was like for the soldiers in the trenches, the pilots in the air, the sailors at sea and the civilians back home. Written in the lively style common to this series, the author deals with this difficult subject in a sensitive and skilful manner, introducing humour…
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Did you know that some Roman generals would execute their own sons if they were disobedient? They had gory gladiators and evil emperors, they threw up at banquets and worshipped strange gods — but what else did the Romans do when they invaded Britain? Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you what the Romans were REALLY like...
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Did you know that Vikings liked to slurp blood soup for supper? Highly-practised in the art of thuggery, the Vikings loved their drink, sacrificed humans in the name of religion and didn't bother with school! Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you what the blood-thirsty Vikings were REALLY like...
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Did you know that Greek athletes used to win olive oil as prizes? From hunky heroes to funky philosophers, the Ancient Greeks have had a gigantic influence on life as we know it! Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this will dish the real dirt on those Ancient Greek culture vultures.