Viking Conquest (World History (Lucent)) [Hardcover]

David Schaffer (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1, 2002 | Series: World History (Lucent)

A historical overview of the Vikings, whose force and military strength combined with a strong interest in trade and commercial activity to bring them success through much of Europe during the Middle Ages.

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Grade 6-9-This book provides information and emphasizes the purpose of the study of history. The process of deducing information from primary sources and archaeological findings gives readers a sense of the process of historical research. Careful attention is given to the study of artifacts and architecture, which demonstrates how every facet of Mayan life was interwoven to produce a great civilization. The use of evidence and the drawing of various conclusions are especially strong in the description of the Mayans' decline. Another strong feature is the incorporation of primary and secondary sources within the text. Again, the historians included discuss how theories were formed about their subject. An example is the idea of the Asian influence on Mayan culture. The basis for this belief is the similarities in the methods used by astronomers of the Han Dynasty and the Mayans to predict solar and lunar eclipses. Black-and-white reproductions and photographs appear throughout. Insets from secondary or primary sources give additional insight and information. While Robert Sharer's Daily Life in Maya Civilization (Greenwood, 1996) provides fuller coverage, this introduction will serve as an overview of this civilization.
Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lucent; annotated edition edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156006322X
• ISBN-13: 978-1560063223
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,120,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Maya Civilization (World History Series) (Hardcover)

This book is short and to the point and helped a lot with my son's term paper. The info was structured well and then he was able to 'jump off' to other sources to go into more detail. Recommended!