The Magna Carta Chronicle - A Young Person's Guide to 800 Years in the Fight for Freedom (Paperback)

Explore the fight for freedom, from the Magna Carta to today, with this visually stunning timeline of key moments in civil rights! The 2-metre-long, fold-out timeline is uniquely broken out by date and world locations, with over 150 pictures and captions. From the original sealing of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215, to Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize, the most important moments in the fight for citizens' rights under their governments are highlighted. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of nearly 40 newspaper articles, highlights historical actions such as the banning of slavery in Britain, women's voting rights, and the end of Apartheid in South Africa. Other features include a fifty-question quiz and a copy of the Salisbury Cathedral Magna Carta document, emphasizing clauses around justice, freedom of cities, and no taxation without representation. Perfect for history buffs of any age!

General

Imprint:	What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Christopher Lloyd • Patrick Skipworth
Illustrators:	Andy Forshaw
Dimensions:	297 x 218 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
ISBN-13:	978-0-9930199-1-3
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-9930199-1-9
Barcode:	9780993019913

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