Warriors : all the truth, tactics, and triumphs of history's greatest fighters / James Harpur.

Warriors : all the truth, tactics, and triumphs of history's greatest fighters / James Harpur.

By
Harpur, James.

Publication Date
2007

Publication Information
London : Carlton,

Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.

Subject Term
Military history -- Juvenile literature.
 
Military art and science -- History -- Juvenile literature.
 
Soldiers -- History -- Juvenile literature.
 
Toy and movable books.

Summary
Highlights celebrated warriors and soldiers from all periods of history. Whether they're fighting single-handed or shoulder-to-shoulder with others in strict formation, warriors have given their lives to win land, cities, and empires. From the ferocious ancient Assryians to the fearsome Zulus, Warriors showcases these celebrated fighters, highlighting their battles, heroisms, weapons, and tactics. Discover how the fearless Spartans were groomed and trained for war from birth, or how Boudicca, Britain's terrifying warrior queen, rose up in revolt against the mighty Roman army. Learn about the bloodthirsty Aztecs and their custom of ripping out the hearts of living sacrificial victims, and enter the mysterious realm of the ninja, masters of stealth and sabotage! Here are the brutal stories of history's legendary warriors. Open these pages and enter a thrilling and savage world.

Language
English

ISBN
9781844424283

General Note
Features pull-outs and fold-out pages.
 
One col. folded ill. in pocket.


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall NumberStatus
St. John's - Marjorie Mews (SJA)Juv NFicJuvenile Non-Fiction355.009 HARChecked In