Books in Allabout Books series

Henry VIII is probably the most famous Tudor. He was a handsome, athletic young man; he never expected to become king and so was determined to enjoy his reign. Henry had six wives but could hate as passionately as he loved. He even had two wives executed. Henry surrounded himself with extraordinary men, including Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell, and, during his reign, he changed religion forever in England. His son and daughters went on to be famous monarchs too. Why did Henry have so many wives? Why was his reign so important? Read the facts about Henry VIII in this book and make up your own mind. Amy Licence is a historian with a special interest in the medieval and Tudor world. She has been a Leading Literacy Teacher specialising in children's literature and the use of open questions to extend learning. She is also the mother of two small boys.

This title looks at all the significant individuals and events of the Tudor era: Henry VIII, Thomas More and the break with Rome, Francis Drake and the Armada; the reign of Elizabeth and the roles played by Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Essex. Everyday life is discussed, including life for rich and poor, differences between town and country life, education, ships and seafaring, food and entertainment, medicine and health, art, theatre and exploration.

This book is ideal for school project work or for those who want an "at-a-glance" overview of The Great Plague. Complete with descriptions of the key events of the plague, it explains how it started and spread, how it affected its victims, and how London life came to a virtual standstill during the outbreak. The timeline, glossary, and clearly-headed spreads make it easy to refer to essential dates, facts, and personalities. Maps, contemporary paintings, and pictures of artifacts all help bring the topic to life.

The book offers a chronological political history of the Industrial Revolution, as well as chapters on the major themes. Topics include developments in technology, the factory system and working life for men, women and children, education in factories and schools, the growth of industrial towns, and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the military, ships and seafaring, rail travel, holidays and on local communities.Easy to navigate, each spread deals with a different topic and consists of maps, diagrams, artwork and photographs. Complete with timeline, glossary and 2-page index.

This title looks at all the significant individuals and events of the Tudor era: Henry VIII, Thomas More and the break with Rome, Francis Drake and the Armada; the reign of Elizabeth and the roles played by Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Essex. Everyday life is discussed, including life for rich and poor, differences between town and country life, education, ships and seafaring, food and entertainment, medicine and health, art, theatre and exploration.

The book offers a chronological history of the Industrial Revolution, as well as chapters on the major themes. The topics include developments in technology; the factory system and working life for men, women, and children; education in factories and schools; the growth of industrial towns; and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the military, ships and seafaring, rail travel, holidays, and on local communities. Easy to navigate, each spread deals with a different topic and consists of maps, diagrams, artwork, and photographs.

The book offers a chronological history of Ancient Greece, as well as chapters on the major themes, such as gods and goddesses, arts and architecture, houses, cities and public buildings, slaves, education, language, medicine, ships and trading, and soldiers and warfare. Easy to navigate, each spread deals with a different topic and consists of maps, diagrams, artwork, and photographs.

This book is ideal for school project work or for those who want an "at-a-glance" overview of the Second World War. Complete with descriptions of the key events of the war, it tracks the progress of the battles and investigates how peace was finally achieved. The timeline, glossary, and clearly-headed spreads make it easy to refer to essential dates, facts, and personalities. Maps, contemporary photography, paintings, posters, and pictures of artifacts all help bring the topic to life.