Conquerors and Combatants
Conquerors and Combatants
Reading Level: 9
Interest Level: 9-12
Ancient fighting classes, such as the Vikings and gladiators, are emblematic of their societies and the wars that shaped the world. Explore the culture, training, and tactics of fighters with this engaging set, which contains photographs of artifacts, battlefield illustrations, and maps detailing military movements. Students will encounter legendary conquerors and delve into the fighting styles, social rules, daily realities, and perspectives of regular combatants in world history.
Each Book Contains:
? Details of cultural and social fighting styles
in historical context
? Sidebars that focus on key figures and examine
surviving weapons, armor, monuments, and artifacts
? Diagrams of
military technology and invasions
? Photographs and artistic depictions
of events, people, and places
Curriculum Connections:
? Evaluates primary and secondary sources
from ancient history
? Critically analyzes and interprets evidence about
world cultures and warfare
? Provides vital information about political
and social structures of civilizations
? Studies developments in
technology and communication, which resulted in cultural diffusion around the
world
