A Tudor Journey by Philip Steele
This series is about transport and travel during different eras in history. Set in the year 1587, this title follows the journey of servant Jack Tallow from Norwich to London. The reader witnesses Jack's experiences along the way, with the text providing the background to the social conditions of that time. Topics covered include the wool trade, methods of transport, towns and villages, inns, Queen Elizabeth I, the city of London, schooling and Shakespeare and the theatre. This book is complete with timeline and glossary.
..the book is informative and lavishly illustrated with contemporary woodcuts and modern photographs of places still extant... It should be a welcome addition to any KS2 library. -- School Librarian 20031001 'A fresh angle on history, following a young person as they make a typical journey of their era.' -- Children's Buyer's Guide 20030117 'History Journeys is a fabulous set of books which closely link to KS2 units and use a superb mix of fiction and factual information to take the reader on a journey through Britain during various historical periods.' -- TES Teacher 20030613
Philip Steele is a leading author of information books for children. For over 30 years he has written extensively on history, geography, social issues and science. Fluent in German, French and Welsh, he lives in North Wales with his wife and daughter.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780750239615 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750239611 |
| Title | A Tudor Journey |
| Author | Philip Steele |
| Series | History Journeys S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2003-03-13 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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