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Examines the development of forts and strongholds from the beginning of the Middle Ages, looking at the motives behind the building of castles and the variety of different people needed to make castle life run smoothly.

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Explore a medieval monastery and discover what happened within its cloistered walls. This is a full-colour illustrated guide to all aspects of medieval monasteries, their construction, the lives of the monks and nuns who lived in them, and the various monastic orders and the disciplines they followed. This book will bring history alive!

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With the use of illustrations, this book looks at the different people involved in the Shakespearean theatre, providing a dramatic insight into life in Elizabethan England. It helps you discover the hazards of everyday life in the 16th century, such as fire and plague. It features informative captions, maps, a glossary and an index.

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Take an incredible tour through an African Town, exploring its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they lead. Stunning cut-away illustrations and a clear, concise writing style help lead the reader through the often complex social and historical context.

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Gives an insight into the organisation and structure of the powerful ancient Roman army. This book tells you how the Roman army used ingenious techniques to defend the fort.

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A stunning guide to the pyramid building process, with unique cutaway illustrations showing the builders at work and the embalmers preparing the dead for eternity. Discover what pyramids were used for and just how many different types there were. Features glossary and index.

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Lets you visit 15th Century Florence in Italy, where the bustle of trade and political discussion is ushering in a new age of enlightenment for Europe. This book lets you see the townsfolk at play, work and even war.

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Step inside a luxurious Roman Villa and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this rural estate. From the tools and techniques used to maintain the sprawling gardens and vineyards to the story of a slave's life, A Roman Villa provides detailed information about all aspects of daily life in this ancient household.

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Take an incredible tour through a Samurai Castle.

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Take an incredible voyage on the Beagle with Charles Darwin.

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Lets you step inside the Colosseum at Rome around AD80 and discover for yourself the technological wonders, the vicious weapons, the thrills and the dangers of a great Roman arena. This book also helps you find out why this incredible feat of architecture was built, who paid for it and where the money came from.

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A Medieval Castle examines the architectural achievements and hidden secrets held within the walls of some of history's greatest fortifications.

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A Shakespearean Theatre is an invaluable guide to an important period in English history.

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Ancient Roman Fort explores the architectural genius the almighty ancient Roman army.

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Viking Town is an invaluable guide to one of the most important periods in history.