Patrick Skipworth - Böcker

Explore the fight for freedom, from the Magna Carta to today, with this visually stunning timeline of key moments in civil rights! The 2-metre-long, fold-out timeline is uniquely broken out by date and world locations, with over 150 pictures and captions. From the original sealing of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215, to Malala Yousafzai’s Nobel Peace Prize, the most important moments in the fight for citizens’ rights under their governments are highlighted. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of nearly 40 newspaper articles, highlights historical actions such as the banning of slavery in Britain, women’s voting rights, and the end of Apartheid in South Africa. Other features include a fifty-question quiz and a copy of the Salisbury Cathedral Magna Carta document, emphasizing clauses around justice, freedom of cities, and no taxation without representation. Perfect for history buffs of any age!

Explore the history of the Rock, from millions of years ago to today, with this visually stunning timeline! The nearly 2-metre-long, fold-out timeline is uniquely broken out by date and ruling party, with over 100 pictures and captions. From cave drawings created hundreds of thousands of years ago, to the many fights between Christians and Muslims for control, the most important historical moments in the country are highlighted. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of nearly 40 newspaper articles, highlights key moments, such as the use of Gibraltar in major trade routes by the Phoenicians and its function as a key intelligence location for the British Navy during the Second World War. Perfect for history buffs of any age!