John Haywood
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
From Finland to Newfoundland and Jelling to Jerusalem, follow in the wake of the Vikings—a transformative story of a people that begins with paganism and ends in Christendom.
In AD 800, the Scandinavians were just barbarians in longships. Though they held sway in the north, their power meant little more than the ability to pillage and plunder, which they did to bolster their status at home. But as these Norse warriors left their strongholds
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
xvii, 382 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
From Finland to Newfoundland and Jelling to Jerusalem, follow in the wake of the Vikings -- a transformative story of a people that begins with paganism and ends in Christendom. Focusing on key events, including the sack of Lindisfarne in 793 and the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, medieval history expert John Haywood recounts the saga of the Viking Age, from the creation of the world through to the dwindling years of halfhearted raids and elegiac...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of the early Aborigines, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), portraits, maps ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
BIOGRAPHY: ROYALTY. In this beautifully illustrated volume, Charles Phillips charts the complete history of the royal families of Britain. Beginning in earliest times with the legend of King Arthur, Eric Bloodaxe and the real-life history of Macbeth, he describes the lives and legends of the kings and queens of Britain, their consorts and children, and the pretenders, usurpers and regents who played a role in the making of the United Kingdom. Fact...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Step back in time to explore the Land between the Two Rivers, one of the most ancient of all civilizations. Investigate why the Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy.
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the royal history of ancient Britain from the early Roman rule during the first century A.D. to Richard III in 1485; and includes over 200 illustrations, maps, shields, and comprehensive genealogical tables.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
512 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world, with 120 practical hands-on projects, and 3000 images. A sumptuous updated large-format new edition. Discover the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilization. Children can probe the mysteries of the pyramids of ancient Egypt for themselves, learn how one small city became the heart of the mighty Roman Empire,...
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Part of the Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book introduces the great and the good, from the gods of ancient Greece to the stories of the Cherokee People of North America. Going beyond the ancient worlds, this book brings to life influential tales of Aboriginal Australians and the Aztecs, each packed with compelling characters, plot twists and turns, and incredible insight into human existence.
