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Born into the bitter sweet power struggle for the Egyptian throne,
Cleopatra appeals to the Roman general Julius Ceasar, who crushes
her enemies. But after his brutal murder in Rome, Cleopatra's
affections switch to the brave Mark Anthony. Their affair causes
political turmoil in the Roman Empire, and sets he stage for war.
The speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations of the
graphic novel create a dynamic format that encourages readers to
engage with the characters and get involved in the story. Opening
pages provide historical context about Ancient Egypt and the
struggle for power in the Mediterranean region. Closing pages
explain what became of Cleopatra's Egypt under Roman control and
Cleopatra's legacy. This work includes a glossary, index and
recommended further reading. It fits into the guidelines for Key
Stage 2 History and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish
Standard Curriculum 5-14.
Learn all about giant sloths: their size, armoured skin and large
claws meant that they had no natural predators. Read what happened
to one Megatherium in this exciting story from the prehistoric
past. In the series Graphic Prehistoric Animals, each of the four
books centres on an animal from the age of mammals and tells an
exciting, fast-paced story full of action and colour. Illustrated
in a comic book style these books are an irresistible source of
information for readers aged 8 and up, who are fascinated with our
long dead megafauna.
Sitting Bull famously defeated the US Cavalry led by General Custer
at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. A wise and fearless
warrior Sitting Bull was the last Indian to surrender to the US
government. The speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style
illustrations of the graphic novel create a dynamic format that
encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved
in the story. Opening pages provide historical context about the
Great Plains - the harsh climate and the Buffalo herds that roamed
there; the Sioux Nation and their tribal lands; and the drive
westward by white settlers. Closing pages relate the end of Indian
resistance and the final defeat of the Sioux tribe at the Battle of
Wounded Knee, and how the Sioux Indians live today. This work also
includes a glossary, index and recommended further reading. It
supports KS2 History: 'a world history study' and helps achieve the
goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
A comic book style introduction to the amazing world of prehistoric
life after the dinosaurs Learn all about one of the most
frightening hunters of its time - the Sabre-toothed Tiger! During
the last Ice Age, it preyed up mega herbivores, such as camels,
giant bison and huge mammoths. Read what happened to one Smilodon
in this exciting story from the prehistoric past. In the Graphic
Prehistoric Animals series, each of the four books centres on an
animal from the age of mammals and tells an exciting, fast-paced
story full of action and colour, illustrated in a comic book style.
These books are an irresistible source of information for readers
aged 8+ who are fascinated with our long dead megafauna.
This is an account in comic strip form of the first year of
Depression era criminals Bonnie and Clyde's famous crime spree.
Beginning in April 1932 in Texas, it details how they came to be on
the run together, the gangs they recruited, the crimes (including
murders) they committed, culminating in a violent shootout in
Missouri in April 1933 that left a detective and a police chief
dead and the Barrow Gang poised to become nationally notorious.
Artwork is black outline with grey tones. The book was researched,
written and drawn by the author over a four year period.
A history of Medieval conflict during key episodes of this era of
human development. Three decisive battles fought by knights in
medieval history are told in graphic novel format: In 1415, English
long bowmen devastate the French army in the Battle of Agincourt;
Successful in holding the French town of Orleans under siege for
six months in 1428, the English forces are about to meet 17
year-old Joan of Arc; In 1485, the fight for the throne of England
between two royal dynasties comes to an end at Bosworth. Each book
includes three amazing true stories of the times, from kings to
paupers, told in graphic comic book style. Further information,
illustrated with maps and artwork, gives the reader a background
history on each period. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.
A comic book style introduction to the amazing world of prehistoric
life after the dinosaurs Learn about woolly mammoths, who were prey
to predators of all kinds including the most deadly - humans! Read
what happened to one young Mammuthus in this exciting story from
the prehistoric past. In the Graphic Prehistoric Animals series,
each of the four books centres on an animal from the age of mammals
and tells an exciting, fast-paced story full of action and colour.
Illustrated in a comic book style these books are an irresistible
source of information for readers aged 8+ who are fascinated with
our long dead megafauna.
A comic book style introduction to the amazing world of prehistoric
life after the dinosaurs Learn about one of the largest, most
ferocious predators ever seen on Earth in prehistoric times. Follow
a Megalodon from birth to adult in this exciting story from the
prehistoric past. In the Graphic Prehistoric Animals series, each
of the four books centres on an animal from the age of mammals and
tells an exciting, fast-paced story full of action and colour,
illustrated in a comic book style. These books are an irresistible
source of information for readers aged 8+ who are fascinated with
our long dead megafauna.
Few terms in political theory are as overused, and yet as
under-theorized, as constitutional revolution. In this book, Gary
Jacobsohn and Yaniv Roznai argue that the most widely accepted
accounts of constitutional transformation, such as those found in
the work of Hans Kelsen, Hannah Arendt, and Bruce Ackerman, fail
adequately to explain radical change. For example, a
"constitutional moment" may or may not accompany the onset of a
constitutional revolution. The consolidation of revolutionary
aspirations may take place over an extended period. The "moment"
may have been under way for decades-or there may be no such moment
at all. On the other hand, seemingly radical breaks in a
constitutional regime actually may bring very little change in
constitutional practice and identity. Constructing a clarifying
lens for comprehending the many ways in which constitutional
revolutions occur, the authors seek to capture the essence of what
happens when constitutional paradigms change.
A gripping, action-packed introduction to the medieval period in history through a graphic novel approach.
A history of Medieval conflict during key episodes of this era of human development. Each book includes three amazing true stories of the times, from kings to paupers, told in graphic comic book style. Further information, illustrated with maps and artwork, gives the reader a background history on each period.
In Graphic Medieval History: Knights, find out how English Longbowmen defeated the French knights at the battle of Agincourt; how the French army, led by a girl known as Joan of Arc broke the English siege at Orléans and which English king was the last to die in battle.
Presented in a lively, full-color graphic-novel style, history
comes alive in this groundbreaking curriculum-based series,
developed with special consideration for the high-low reader. From
the content areas of American history, European history, and
ancient history, readers will marvel at the conflicts, triumphs,
struggles, and accomplishments of these key historical figures.
Each title in the series includes historical background text, maps,
primary source images, a glossary, additional resources, and an
index. These titles are sure to be received warmly by students,
teachers, and librarians alike. Ambitious, ruthless, shrewd, cruel,
and intelligent are a few of the words that have been used to
describe this man who changed the course of civilization, Caesar's
military conquests and political alliances altered Rome's decaying
system of government, producing the greatest of all ancient
empires. This richly illustrated graphic novel takes readers on a
journey to the ancient world where political intrigue and military
might gave birth not only to the rise of Caesar but also to his
bloody assassination.
A gripping, action-packed introduction to the medieval period in history through a graphic novel approach.
A history of Medieval conflict during key episodes of this era of human development. Each book includes three amazing true stories of the times, from kings to paupers, told in graphic comic book style. Further information, illustrated with maps and artwork, gives the reader a background history on each period.
In Graphic Medieval History: Castles, discover how the impregnable French castle, Château Gaillard, fell to the enemy as they entered through the garderobes; how the castle at Dover in England held out against a French siege and saved the throne of England; how Edward I defeated the Welsh uprisings and built a string of castles that still stand today.
Separated by only about 100 miles (160 km) of water, the United
States felt threatened by Soviet-backed Cuba in the 1960s. It was
like having the Soviet Union in their back yard. This book
describes events of the Cuban Revolution (1953-1959) and Cold War
conflicts such as the infamous Bay of Pigs invasion and the
nail-biting suspense of the Cuban missile crisis. Featured stories
include: - The Battle of Santa Clara - December 28, 1958 - The Bay
of Pigs Invasion - April 17, 1961 - The Cuban Missile Crisis -
October 16, 1962
In "Constitutional Identity," Gary Jeffrey Jacobsohn argues that
a constitution acquires an identity through experience from a mix
of the political aspirations and commitments that express a nation
s past and the desire to transcend that past. It is changeable but
resistant to its own destruction, and manifests itself in various
ways, as Jacobsohn shows in examples as far flung as India,
Ireland, Israel, and the United States.
Jacobsohn argues that the presence of disharmony both the
tensions within a constitutional order and those that exist between
a constitutional document and the society it seeks to regulate is
critical to understanding the theory and dynamics of constitutional
identity. He explores constitutional identity s great practical
importance for some of constitutionalism s most vexing questions:
Is an unconstitutional constitution possible? Is the judicial
practice of using foreign sources to resolve domestic legal
disputes a threat to vital constitutional interests? How are the
competing demands of transformation and preservation in
constitutional evolution to be balanced?
Learn all about wolly mamoths. They were prey to predators of all
kinds including the most deadly - humans! Read what happened to one
young Mammuthus in this exciting story from the prehistoric past.
In the series Graphic Prehistoric Animals, each of the four books
centres on an animal from the age of mammals and tells an exciting,
fast-paced story full of action and colour. Illustrated in a comic
book style these books are an irresistible source of information
for readers aged 8 and up, who are fascinated with our long dead
megafauna.
As the Soviet Union attempted to expand the influence of communism
around the world, the United States responded with a policy called
containment to prevent it. The war in Vietnam was a Cold War
conflict that saw North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies,
invade South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other
anti-communist countries. Featured stories include: - Rescue at LZ
Albany - November 17, 1965 - Close Call in the Street Without Joy -
February 21, 1967 - Double Gun Kill - November 6, 1967
Presented in a lively, full-color graphic-novel style, history
comes alive in this groundbreaking curriculum-based series,
developed with special consideration for the high-low reader. From
the content areas of American history, European history, and
ancient history, readers will marvel at the conflicts, triumphs,
struggles, and accomplishments of these key historical figures.
Each title in the series includes historical background text, maps,
primary source images, a glossary, additional resources, and an
index. These titles are sure to be received warmly by students,
teachers, and librarians alike. Queen of Egypt, companion of Julius
Caesar, and wife of Mark Antony, Cleopatra lived one of history's
most fabled lives. Renowned for her great beauty and intelligence,
Cleopatra was a strong ruler determined to restore the glory of
Ptolemaic rule to Egypt by using her relationships with Caesar and
Antony to achieve her goals. Fascinated readers will learn why the
events of her life--"including her tragic suicide--"have inspired
writers and artists for centuries.
Presented in a lively, full-color graphic-novel style, history
comes alive in this groundbreaking curriculum-based series,
developed with special consideration for the high-low reader. From
the content areas of American history, European history, and
ancient history, readers will marvel at the conflicts, triumphs,
struggles, and accomplishments of these key historical figures.
Each title in the series includes historical background text, maps,
primary source images, a glossary, additional resources, and an
index. These titles are sure to be received warmly by students,
teachers, and librarians alike. Ambitious, ruthless, shrewd, cruel,
and intelligent are a few of the words that have been used to
describe this man who changed the course of civilization, Caesar's
military conquests and political alliances altered Rome's decaying
system of government, producing the greatest of all ancient
empires. This richly illustrated graphic novel takes readers on a
journey to the ancient world where political intrigue and military
might gave birth not only to the rise of Caesar but also to his
bloody assassination.
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