What makes a society successful, what allows it to last thousands of years and what causes its eventual downfall? In this volatile world that we live in, there are many fascinating lessons to be learned from the great empires that once ruled it.
Rise and Fall brings a collection of ten world civilisations to life. Some, like the Vikings and the Incans, you may have heard of. Others, like Benin, Kakamura or Ayutthaya are less well known today but in their time were seemingly undefeatable.
Peter Allen, author of Atlas of Amazing Architecture (Cicada, 2021), illuminates the stories with his trademark detail- and humourpacked illustrations, taking young readers on a captivating journey through time to uncover the essence of human civilisation.
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Peter Allen is a British illustrator based in France. He has illustrated books for Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Egmont, Usborne and others. Taking inspiration from folk art, mid-century illustration and postage stamps, Allen's images are packed with observed details, imagination and humour. He is the author of Atlas of Amazing Architecture (Cicada, 2021).
What makes a society successful, what allows it to last thousands of years and what causes its eventual downfall? In this volatile world that we live in, there are many fascinating lessons to be learned from the great empires that once ruled it.
Rise and Fall brings a collection of ten world civilisations to life. Some, like the Vikings and the Incans, you may have heard of. Others, like Benin, Kakamura or Ayutthaya are less well known today but in their time were seemingly undefeatable.
Peter Allen, author of Atlas of Amazing Architecture (Cicada, 2021), illuminates the stories with his trademark detail- and humourpacked illustrations, taking young readers on a captivating journey through time to uncover the essence of human civilisation.
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Allen, Peter (illustrateur). Hardcover. 'Following on from his Atlas of Amazing Architecture, a book packed full of knowledge and a passion for the appreciation of cultures the world over, Peter Allen gives us Rise and Fall. This book is a gift for primary classrooms, highlighting a range of civilisations and empires that might not be as deeply covered as they ought to.' - Just Imagine Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. But what about Kamakura, Achaemenid and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind nine of the world's greatest empires. With exciting stories to tell of power-hungry leaders, incredible riches and legendary battles, Rise and Fall reveals why each empire rose to power, what life was like, and what led to their eventual downfall. Not forgetting the legacies - and lessons - they left behind for us. Detail-packed illustrations by Peter Allen (Atlas of Amazing Architecture, Cicada 2021) bring the stories to life, taking young readers on an immersive voyage of discovery to the ancient world. "Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies"--Amazon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781800660489
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Hardback. Etat : New. Allen, Peter (illustrateur). 'Following on from his Atlas of Amazing Architecture, a book packed full of knowledge and a passion for the appreciation of cultures the world over, Peter Allen gives us Rise and Fall. This book is a gift for primary classrooms, highlighting a range of civilisations and empires that might not be as deeply covered as they ought to.' - Just Imagine Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. But what about Kamakura, Achaemenid and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind nine of the world's greatest empires. With exciting stories to tell of power-hungry leaders, incredible riches and legendary battles, Rise and Fall reveals why each empire rose to power, what life was like, and what led to their eventual downfall. Not forgetting the legacies - and lessons - they left behind for us. Detail-packed illustrations by Peter Allen (Atlas of Amazing Architecture, Cicada 2021) bring the stories to life, taking young readers on an immersive voyage of discovery to the ancient world. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781800660489
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Hardback. Etat : New. Allen, Peter (illustrateur). 'Following on from his Atlas of Amazing Architecture, a book packed full of knowledge and a passion for the appreciation of cultures the world over, Peter Allen gives us Rise and Fall. This book is a gift for primary classrooms, highlighting a range of civilisations and empires that might not be as deeply covered as they ought to.' - Just Imagine Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. But what about Kamakura, Achaemenid and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind nine of the world's greatest empires. With exciting stories to tell of power-hungry leaders, incredible riches and legendary battles, Rise and Fall reveals why each empire rose to power, what life was like, and what led to their eventual downfall. Not forgetting the legacies - and lessons - they left behind for us. Detail-packed illustrations by Peter Allen (Atlas of Amazing Architecture, Cicada 2021) bring the stories to life, taking young readers on an immersive voyage of discovery to the ancient world. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781800660489
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