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ea. vol: 64p. illus. maps. photos. re prods. chron. index. (Living History Series). CIP. Gulliver: HBJ. 1992. PLB $16.95. Grade 5-8--It's easy to find pictures of knights in armor, but few sources offer full-color photographs of actors dressed in chain mail, using accurately repro duced weapons, placed against authenic settings. And that's what readers find here. A two-page introduction sets the historical and cultural scene; subse quent chapters treat subjects such as the feudal system, the crusades, weapons, tournaments, and the decline of knight hood. All are concise and well written. Much of the information found in The Vikings can be found elsewhere, but, as with the previous title, it's rare to find it so attractively packaged. A Viking farm is backed up by a large photograph of a Norwegian fjord. Fighting men armed with swords and shields are shown in a restored ship. Colonists sailing to Ice land are wearing authentic costumes and sailing toward a real glacier-stud ded shore. In concise, lively writing, the 27 double-page chapters cover signifi cant aspects of Viking culture from shipbuilding to trading to burial cere monies. In both books, a concluding chapter entitled ``How Do We Know'' explains the archaeological, historical, and literary sources of the subjects. Two worthwhile selections for all collec tions.
-David N. Pauli, Missoula Public Library, MT
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Breathtaking photographs and a fact-filled text bring history to life in this revolutionary series. Using an innovative computer technique that combines photographs of real locations with artifacts, costumed actors, and painstakingly detailed miniature models, the Living History series re-creates scenes from various historical periods in an exciting and engaging format. To ensure accuracy, historians and mu-seum curators have checked every detail of the text and photographs. Additionally, maps, timelines, and indexes make these indispensable reference tools sure to intrigue as they inform readers of all ages. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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ea. vol: 64p. illus. maps. photos. re prods. chron. index. (Living History Series). CIP. Gulliver: HBJ. 1992. PLB $16.95. Grade 5-8--It's easy to find pictures of knights in armor, but few sources offer full-color photographs of actors dressed in chain mail, using accurately repro duced weapons, placed against authenic settings. And that's what readers find here. A two-page introduction sets the historical and cultural scene; subse quent chapters treat subjects such as the feudal system, the crusades, weapons, tournaments, and the decline of knight hood. All are concise and well written. Much of the information found in The Vikings can be found elsewhere, but, as with the previous title, it's rare to find it so attractively packaged. A Viking farm is backed up by a large photograph of a Norwegian fjord. Fighting men armed with swords and shields are shown in a restored ship. Colonists sailing to Ice land are wearing authentic costumes and sailing toward a real glacier-stud ded shore. In concise, lively writing, the 27 double-page chapters cover signifi cant aspects of Viking culture from shipbuilding to trading to burial cere monies. In both books, a concluding chapter entitled ``How Do We Know'' explains the archaeological, historical, and literary sources of the subjects. Two worthwhile selections for all collec tions.
-David N. Pauli, Missoula Public Library, MT
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Breathtaking photographs and a fact-filled text bring history to life in this revolutionary series. Using an innovative computer technique that combines photographs of real locations with artifacts, costumed actors, and painstakingly detailed miniature models, the Living History series re-creates scenes from various historical periods in an exciting and engaging format. To ensure accuracy, historians and mu-seum curators have checked every detail of the text and photographs. Additionally, maps, timelines, and indexes make these indispensable reference tools sure to intrigue as they inform readers of all ages. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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