Joan Lennon – författare

Revolution! uncovers the stories behind the inventions, ideas and uproars which have led to the world we know today.From epic power struggles to society-defining ideas and life-changing technology, discover how 12 upheavals around the globe have led to permanent changes in how nations are run, which values are held and how people live their everyday lives. From India's long-fought fight for home rule to the Gay Liberation Movement and even the explosive digital revolution, explore the history that sparked each change and examine the ways the world was never the same after.Featuring rich, informative text from history enthusiast Joan Lennon and vivid, lively illustrations from Teo Georgiev, young readers will be fascinated by each captivating event which has eternally shaped our history.

From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Nelson Mandela to Greta Thunberg, people have used the power of speech to influence society for centuries. Great speeches have formed milestones in modern history, inspiring and engaging generations on important issues including war, women's rights, climate change and civil rights, and helping to shape the world we live in. Featuring 17 influential speeches from the past 150 years, Talking History explores the events leading up to each speech, how the spoken word was used to great effect, and the impact it had on the world, presented in graphic novel style to put the reader at the heart of the action. A book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and talkers.