The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World
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The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World by Simon Adams
Featuring seventeen hand-illustrated maps and containing information to feed children's interest in the ancient world, this work is suitable for children aged 8 and over. A short introductory section gives an overview of the ancient world, explaining that the first major civilizations grew up as long ago as 8000BCE.
Simon Adams was born in Bristol and studied at London and Bristol universities. He worked as an editor of children's reference and other non-fiction books before becoming a full-time writer 15 years ago. Since then, he has written and contributed to more than 50 books on subjects as varied as American history, the sinking of the Titanic, the two world wars and the history of jazz. He is the author of Kingfisher Knowledge: Castles & Forts and Kingfisher Knowledge: Life in Ancient Rome. Dr Miles Russell, archaeologist at the University of Bournemouth and a senior archaeological consultant for Channel 4's Time Team, is the book's consultant.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780753411742 |
| ISBN 10 | 0753411741 |
| Title | The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World |
| Author | Simon Adams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2006-07-17 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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