Rise and Fall - by Peter Allen (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies"--Amazon.

Book Synopsis

Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of ten ancient civilizations.

You may know of the Vikings and the Aztecs, but what about Benin, Kamakura, Achaemenid, and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind ten of the world's greatest empires.

With fascinating stories to tell of power-hungry leaders, incredible riches, and legendary battles, Rise and Fall reveals why each empire rose to power, what life was like, and what led to their eventual downfall. Not forgotten are the legacies--and lessons--they left behind for us.

Detail-packed illustrations by Peter Allen (Atlas of Amazing Architecture, Cicada 2021) bring the stories to life, taking young readers on an immersive voyage of discovery to the ancient world.

Review Quotes

"This visually enticing work takes a boisterous romp through nine civilizations that made farreaching, lasting impacts, managing to pack in amazing amounts of information through judiciously selective text and minutely detailed illustrations. This title will spark energy on world history shelves and has multiple social studies and STEAM connections." - Booklist Starred Review

Praise for Allen's Atlas of Amazing Architecture (Cicada, 2021):

"Given the global spread of coverage and the unusual buildings chosen, this is a must for children's history, art, and architecture collections." - Booklist Starred Review

"A delightful and informative trip around the globe." - School Library Journal

About the Author

Peter Allen is a British author/illustrator based in France. He has illustrated books for Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Egmont, Usborne and others. Taking inspiration from folk art, mid-century illustration and postage stamps, Allen's images are packed with observed details, imagination and humour. He is the author of Atlas of Amazing Architecture (Cicada, 2021).