Best Selling Books by Peter Chrisp

Beschrieben werden Alexanders Herkunft in Makedonien, seine Eroberungszüge bis nach Indien, das alltägliche Leben auf den Schlachtfeldern und sein Tod in Babylon. Aber auch die Verbreitung der griechischen Kultur (Bibliothek von Alexandria) und die Nachwirkungen des Makedonen in der Geschichte (Diadochenreiche, das Bild Alexanders im Islam und Christentum) werden gebührend erwähnt. Ein Kapitel über die Entdeckung von Philipps Grab (Alexanders Vater) sowie ein Register schließen den Band ab. Entsprechend der Reihengestaltung nehmen die Illustrationen einen breiten Raum ein, der Text verkommt häufig zur reinen Bildunterschrift. Die Rekonstruktionszeichnungen, Fotos und Abbildungen bekannter Kunstwerke (Mosaiken, Gemälde) sind sehr beeindruckend und detailreich. Meines Wissens bisher das zweite Werk über Alexander den Großen. Die Darstellung von P. Briant: 'Alexander, Eroberer der Welt' (BA 12/90) wendet sich an Jugendliche ab 14. Daher wird das vorliegende Buch allen (Schul-)Bibliotheken zusätzlich empfohlen.

Published in association with Imperial War Museums, The Story of the Second World War for Children sensitively explores history's deadliest conflict. Packed with photographs, maps, and detailed cross-sections of famous tanks, aircraft, submarines, and warships, it outlines key battles and shows how the war affected people across the world--not just the soldiers fighting on land, at sea, and in the air, but also the children evacuated to the countryside, bombed-out city dwellers, and civilians working in munitions factories.

"Fact Finders Series" books are based upon a popular BBC Educational TV series, are clear and colorful informational books for children 8-12 years of age

Help your child discover all about prehistory with this unique combination of a book and website created with GoogleË, the world's most popular search engine. From what happened to the Neanderthals to why early civilisations died out, your child can use the book to learn all about prehistory. There's everything they need to know, with fantastic 3D models, maps, fact boxes and amazing photographs. Then they can go online to the exclusive, safe, and secure website produced by DK and GoogleË to find the kind of information you just can't get from an ordinary book. They'll learn more about prehistory through our multimedia content, projects, games and quizzes and outstanding downloadable images. Perfect for projects, or just for fun. There's so much to discover, see and do!

This is a comprehensive look at the supergroup that is Genesis, following the origins of the band with its founding members Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar); and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who joined in 1970, to the years when the legendary Peter Gabriel was the frontman of the band. The book charts the rise of Genesis as a global band and reflects how they sustained success despite having undergone several personnel changes throughout its history. Now they are back playing live maybe for the last time. This is their story from Charterhouse School in 1967 to reforming and playing live over 50 years later.

Explore one of the greatest civilizations in history and discover how the Roman world still influences our lives.

Examines the history of travel throughout the world and discusses its impact on civilization

Looks at the the Church's massive impact on medieval society, at a time when almost everyone in Britain believed and obeyed the Church's teachings. Covers the people who worked in the Church, services the church provided, church festivals, buildings, and the growth of new ideas which challenged the teachings of the Catholic Church. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Visual reference to ancient Egypt describing Egyptian history, religion, daily life, and more.

Describes typical features of theaters in Ancient Greece and many of the common objects used in them including armour, comic masks, papyrus rolls, and aulos.

The Cold War series tells the story of the dangerous rivalry between two opposing superpowers - the USA and the USSR - and their respective allies.