Most Popular 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.

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

"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

In his inaugural speech, President Kennedy resolved to meet any hardship to assure the success of liberty. This resolve was severely tested in his short time in office. It was at the height of the Cold War and international politics dominated his presidency. Foreign affairs crises in Cuba, Laos, Berlin and Vietnam had to be handled. Meanwhile, at home, the civil rights movement was gaining momentum and Kennedy''s hopes to introduce sweeping social reforms met frequent setbacks.

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

De geschiedenis van het legendarische, ''onzinkbare'' passagiersschip de Titanic. Rijk geïllustreerd met originele zwart-witfoto''s en 3D-grafisch beeldmateriaal in kleur. Vanaf ca. 11-15 jaar.

Qui a fait construire la grande Pyramide ? Comment éclata la guerre de Cent ans ? Pourquoi Louis XVI a-t-il été décapité ? Qui remporta la bataille de Stalingrad en 1943 ? Que s''est-il passé à New York le 11 septembre 2011. Cette superbe chronologie illustrée de l''histoire universelle, richement documentée, répond à toutes ces questions et facilite la compréhension des grands évenements de notre histoire.

The Civil War of 1861 - 65 was the bloodiest conflict in the history of the United States of America and had a huge effect on the shaping of the nation as one of the world''s greatest democracies. From the opening shots fired at Fort Sumter, to the decisive Battle of Gettysburg and the assassination of Lincoln, this book brings the story of the Civil War to life.