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Looking Back
6 Reviews
(3)
YA
Looking Back series.
A broad overview of the types of empires and kingdoms that existed in West Africa provides readers with a beginning political and social history of a vast, complex area. Issues addressed include the impact of European exploration, the division of West African states into geographical categories, the importance of religion, and aspects of daily life. Color photos accompany the clearly written text. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
(3)
YA
Looking Back series.
Focusing on particular periods in four areas of the world, these titles provide broad introductions to each region. Clear expository text briefly addresses many aspects of the lives of each region's diverse inhabitants, including government, laws, food, science and technology, arts and crafts, religion, and the impact of war on everyday life. Maps and attractive color photos appear in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
(3)
YA
Looking Back series.
Focusing on particular periods in four areas of the world, these titles provide broad introductions to each region. Clear expository text briefly addresses many aspects of the lives of each region's diverse inhabitants, including government, laws, food, science and technology, arts and crafts, religion, and the impact of war on everyday life. Maps and attractive color photos appear in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
(3)
YA
Looking Back series.
This title briefly chronicles the seven hundred years Japan was ruled by military warlords called shoguns. As well as providing information on the rise and fall of the three shogunates, the clear text examines the place of the samurai in Japanese society, outside influences on Japan, and aspects of everyday life. Color photos and reproductions of Japanese art appear throughout. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
(3)
YA
Looking Back series.
Focusing on particular periods in four areas of the world, these titles provide broad introductions to each region. Clear expository text briefly addresses many aspects of the lives of each region's diverse inhabitants, including government, laws, food, science and technology, arts and crafts, religion, and the impact of war on everyday life. Maps and attractive color photos appear in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
(3)
YA
Looking Back series.
Focusing on particular periods in four areas of the world, these titles provide broad introductions to each region. Clear expository text briefly addresses many aspects of the lives of each region's diverse inhabitants, including government, laws, food, science and technology, arts and crafts, religion, and the impact of war on everyday life. Maps and attractive color photos appear in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
6 reviews
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