Tim Cooke

A Question of History: Why did the ancient Greeks ride elephants into battle? And other questions about ancient Greece

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Produktbeschreibung

A lighthearted history series that tackles the questions that children really ask

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Produktdetails

• A Question of History
• Verlag: Hachette Children's Group
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. September 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 217mm x 274mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 342g
• ISBN-13: 9781526315342
• ISBN-10: 1526315343
• Artikelnr.: 62228500

Autorenporträt

Tim Cooke is a graduate of Oxford University. He has worked in children's publishing for over 20 years, and has written or contributed to dozens of books on a wide range of subjects. Among his publications as writer or editor are numerous sets about military history, particularly the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War. He has also written extensively about general history, both ancient and modern.

Inhaltsangabe

1: Who were the ancient Greeks?
2: Why did Minoans have strong ankles?
3: Why did farmers beat their trees?
4: Could you start a city state in your bedroom?
5: Which city was inspired by an owl?
6: Why did Spartans lock their pantries?
7: Why did the Greeks exercise naked?
8: Did the gods really dress as tramps?
9: Where were all the ladies' loos?
10: How did a broken vase help democracy?
11: Why did Pythagoras avoid beans?
12: How did Archimedes defeat Rome with a magnifying glass?
13: Quick-fire questions
14: Glossary, mini timeline and further information
15: Index