A great new kind of history book. Not only do you learn tales of the past, but it also explains where the tales come from and how and why they can change depending upon who is telling them, and why.
History for Beginners
£9.99
6 in stock
6 in stock
Description
As Usborne Publishing themselves say, Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what’s going on behind the scenes in those tellings – who gets to decide which facts are taught, and which truths are massaged, or even denied. Using a mix of comic strips, diagrams and clear, simple language, this book shows readers how to dig deeper into any story, how to investigate recent and ancient history for themselves, and learn why it’s vital to understand how the world has ended up where it is today.
This is a wonderful book, colourful and vibrant with seven easy to follow chapters with the headings: How to look at the past; How to be a historian; Different approaches; Histories of who; Histories of where; Histories of why; and Everyday history. A glossary and index make it easily accessible.
The book is part of the Usborne Quicklinks offer. Head to the website for easy to navigate links to numerous external sites offering everything from a 360-degree tour of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, a chance to explore in great detail the Bayeux Tapestry, a visit to the Treasures Room of the British Library and much much more. Games and quizzes can also be found offering many ways to continue to explore history, and how to study it. Thoroughly recommended.
Aimed at ages 10+, Key Stage 3.
Author – Andy Prentice & Tom Mumbray
Illustrated – Paul Boston
Format – Hardback
Publisher – Usborne Publishing Limited
Pub date – 2024
ISBN – 9781474998857
Pages – 128
Dimensions – 177mm x 248mm
Weight – 518g
