World History

Children's Literature

From Barbarians to Cold War heroes, from Emperor Justinian to Mao Tse Tung, the history of the world is brought to life for young readers and researchers. This volume is one of "The Blackbirch Press Visual Encyclopedia" series. Brilliant color illustrations bring the fascinating text to life. Readers will learn that the Vikings were skilled boat builders and the Moguls were powerful horsemen who lived in felt tents called yurts. The contributions of these varied societies are revealed and include religion, architecture, language, customs, art and inventions. Special features such as life in a castle, daily life in a North American tribe and voyages of exploration add a unique perspective. The text is divided into two sections. The first section covers the Middle Ages through the Incan Empire, the second covers modern history and begins with Mogol rule in Russia to the world today and includes a section on the growth of America from Native American through the end of the cold war. A timeline and index are included. This volume should be included on every reference shelf in schools and home libraries. 2002, Blackbirch Press/The Gale Group,
— Sue Reichard