The Magna Carta Chronicle: A Young Person's Guide to 800 Years in the Fight for Freedom - Softcover

Lloyd, Christopher; Skipworth, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0993019919 ISBN 13: 9780993019913

Publisher: What on Earth Books, 2015

Synopsis

The Magna Carta Chronicle is a 6-foot-long, fold-out timeline 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!

About this title

About the Author:

Bestselling author Christopher Lloyd began his career as a journalist with the London Sunday Times newspaper. Then, while camping with his family, he had a critical realization: even with a 1st class degree in history from Cambridge University and experience as a science writer, there was so much about the world he didn’t know. So, he set out to write books that zoom out and tell the big stories, opening readers’ eyes to how seemingly unrelated events fit together and showing them multiple perspectives on the world, all in highly engaging prose and matched with lively illustration and photography. Now, with several books in print, including the bestselling What on Earth Happened? and Absolutely Everything!, Chris divides his time between writing books and delivering lectures and workshops to schools, literary festivals, and a wide range of other venues around the world. He lives in Tonbridge, Kent, UK, with his wife and two adorable terriers.

Patrick Skipworth studied Classics and Linguistics in London and the Netherlands, connecting the dots between ancient cultures, their histories and their languages. Today, Patrick is a children’s book editor, but likes to write his own stories when he can. Some of his favorite topics are prehistoric bugs, super-intelligent robots and legends from far away places.

Andy Forshaw graduated in graphic design and illustration from London’s Central Saint Martins college, and has worked on numerous online and publishing projects. Since 2010, Andy has created more than 5,000 illustrations for children’s books. When not illustrating, Andy can be found exploring the countryside on his bike.

About this edition

• Publisher: What on Earth Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0993019919
• ISBN 13: 9780993019913
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Forshaw Andy