Rise and Fall by Peter Allen

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Rise and Fall by Peter Allen

'Following on from his Atlas of Amazing Architecture, a book packed full of knowledge and a passion for the appreciation of cultures the world over, Peter Allen gives us Rise and Fall. This book is a gift for primary classrooms, highlighting a range of civilisations and empires that might not be as deeply covered as they ought to.' - Just Imagine

Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies.


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 their 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.
Peter Allen is a British illustrator based in France. He has illustrated books for Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Egmont, Usborne and others. Taking inspiration from folk art, mid-century illustration and postage stamps, Allen’s images are packed with observed details, imagination and humour. He is the author of Atlas of Amazing Architecture (2021).
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ISBN 13 9781800660489
ISBN 10 1800660480
Title Rise and Fall
Author Peter Allen
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cicada Books
Year published 2024-11-14
Number of pages 92
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.