Warfare in the Ancient World (Battle Zones) - Hardcover

MacDonald, Fiona

9781577685951: Warfare in the Ancient World (Battle Zones)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1577685954 ISBN 13: 9781577685951

Publisher: Brighter Child, 2003

Battle Zones is a new historical series presenting warfare across a variety of historical periods. Every aspect of warfare is explored by looking at the structures of armies and the individual roles of the different ranks within them. Photos and stunningly realistic illustrations show how warfare changed throughout different periods of history. A chronological timeline brings each book to a close, indicating all the main dates and developments in warfare across specific periods. Perfect for research and browsing, these book focus on the structure and politics of war, rather than on grisly details. Supplements school curriculum in history.

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Synopsis:

The text takes a comprehensive look at the period, including decisive issues such as weaponry, armies, chariots, forts and frontiers, showing how these developed to meet the specific needs of attackers and the civilisations who had to defend them. An exciting mixture of fascinating illustrations, photographs of period artefacts and historical reconstructions bring the age to life. The informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text. It contains subject matter for Key Stage 2 History and helps achieve the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

About the Author:

Mark Bergin studied at the Eastbourne College of Art. He has written and illustrated many children's books and lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, with his wife and three children. Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools and colleges and has written numerous books for children.

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