Books with author Stewart Ross

The original Olympics were the most exciting event of the ancient Greek life. This book transports the reader back to 100 BC to find out about horses and trainers, gods and judges, runners and wrestlers.•Why was the chariot race the most exciting event of the games?•What did Zeus, the king of gods, have to do with the original Olympics?•who was the most famous athlete of the ancient games?

The disputes that led to the outbreak of World War I were festering for decades before the first shots were fired. This book examines the long term causes, such as the system of alliances and the arms race, as well as examining the lead up to Franz Ferdinand's assassination which was the trigger for war to break out over Europe. It also provides important insights into the prevailing attitudes and key personalities that led to this devastating war. This book is a clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information, fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps. It has a wealth of panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war. The book ends with a comprehensive date list, glossary and a list of further resources.

Leaders of World War II features the biographies of the key figures of that conflict. Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Franklin Roosevelt, Josef Stalin, General Hideki Tojo-- these were the men whose crucial decisions not only determined the outcome of World War II but shaped the future of the modern world. What were these men like? What were their plans and ambitions? What made Hitler and Stalin so cruel, yet so charismatic? How did Churchill stay so strong in the early years of the war when Britain stood alone against Germany? And how did generals such as Dwight Eisenhower and Georgi Zhukov win the war? In addition to exploring the true nature of leadership, the stories of these fascinating men give us a vital and interesting perspective on World War II.

What was it like to live under a communist government? What was it like to watch that government crumbling? What was it like to be a witness to history? Step back to the 20th century and see the rise and fall of communism through the eyes of those who lived through it. Discover what it was like to have a system of government that you did not want imposed upon your country. Find out how it felt to be part of the push for democracy that brought the system crashing down. Read how nations across the globe were affected by the collapse of communism.

Florence Nightingale is one of the most famous women in history, whose contribution to helping the injured soldiers during the Crimean War is a wonderful example of how just one person can make a difference to the course of history. Following Florence's journey to the hospital at Scutari and the work that she did there, the book also looks at how the improvements Florence made inform how hospitals treat hygiene and infections in hospitals today.Start-Up Historyis a series of 6 titles looking at everyday objects and events from their historical perspective and encourages readers to ask questions about what they can see on the page and how that might relate to their own experiences building skills and historical vocabulary. Perfect introductory history texts for 5-7 KS1 readers.