Rise and Fall
Great empires that shaped the world
by Peter Allen
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Pub Date Apr 01 2025 | Archive Date Mar 10 2025
Publisher Spotlight | Cicada Books
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Description
Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilizations, including lesser-known empires such as Ayutthaya and Benin.
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 its 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.
Advance Praise
"This visually enticing work takes a boisterous romp through nine civilizations that made farreaching, lasting impacts, managing to pack in amazing amounts of information through judiciously selective text and minutely detailed illustrations. This title will spark energy on world history shelves and has multiple social studies and STEAM connections." - Booklist Starred Review
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