Rise and Fall

Great empires that shaped the world

Peter Allen

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CICADA
15 February 2025

Children's & Educational; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA)

Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies.

You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. But what about Kamakura, Achaemenid and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind nine of the world's greatest empires.

With exciting stories to tell of power-hungry leaders, incredible riches and legendary battles, Rise and Fall reveals why each empire rose to power, what life was like, and what led to their eventual downfall. Not forgetting the legacies - and lessons - they left behind for us.

Detail-packed illustrations by Peter Allen (Atlas of Amazing Architecture, Cicada 2021) bring the stories to life, taking young readers on an immersive voyage of discovery to the ancient world.

By: Peter Allen
Imprint: CICADA
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 285mm, Width: 230mm,
Weight: 800g
ISBN: 9781800660489
ISBN 10: 1800660480
Pages: 92
Publication Date: 15 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 6 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter Allen is a British illustrator based in France. He has illustrated books for Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Egmont, Usborne and others. Taking inspiration from folk art, mid-century illustration and postage stamps, Allen's images are packed with observed details, imagination and humour. He is the author of Atlas of Amazing Architecture (2021).

Reviews for Rise and Fall: Great empires that shaped the world

""This visually enticing work takes a boisterous romp through nine civilizations that made farreaching, lasting impacts, managing to pack in amazing amounts of information through judiciously selective text and minutely detailed illustrations. This title will spark energy on world history shelves and has multiple social studies and STEAM connections."" - Booklist Starred Review Praise for Allen's Atlas of Amazing Architecture (Cicada, 2021): ""Given the global spread of coverage and the unusual buildings chosen, this is a must for children's history, art, and architecture collections."" - Booklist Starred Review ""A delightful and informative trip around the globe."" - School Library Journal