Graphic Medieval History: Knights
Published on 9. February 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-4451-6688-9 (ISBN)
Description
A history of Medieval conflict during key episodes of this era of human development.
Three decisive battles fought by knights in medieval history are told in graphic novel format: In 1415, English long bowmen devastate the French army in the Battle of Agincourt; Successful in holding the French town of Orleans under siege for six months in 1428, the English forces are about to meet 17 year-old Joan of Arc; In 1485, the fight for the throne of England between two royal dynasties comes to an end at Bosworth.
Each book includes three amazing true stories of the times, from kings to paupers, told in graphic comic book style.
Further information, illustrated with maps and artwork, gives the reader a background history on each period.
Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.
Three decisive battles fought by knights in medieval history are told in graphic novel format: In 1415, English long bowmen devastate the French army in the Battle of Agincourt; Successful in holding the French town of Orleans under siege for six months in 1428, the English forces are about to meet 17 year-old Joan of Arc; In 1485, the fight for the throne of England between two royal dynasties comes to an end at Bosworth.
Each book includes three amazing true stories of the times, from kings to paupers, told in graphic comic book style.
Further information, illustrated with maps and artwork, gives the reader a background history on each period.
Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 15 years
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 256 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-6688-9 (9781445166889)
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Person
Gary Jeffrey, from Clacton on-Sea, Essex, UK, is well-known for his adaptions of biographies and history for comics. Over the course of a decade writing and story boarding these comics he grew to love the medium and became excited by its possibilities.