by TickTockBooks (Author)
Powerful and insightful, the Lost Words series provides an intimate perspective on life through a difficult period in history. Combining popular culture excerpts with primary-source material such as interviews with people who were actually there, official enquiries into events and letters to friends and relatives, these books offer a first-hand account of life during history's hardest times. The hardships, tragedies and survival stories of each period is described in vivid and authentic detail. A must buy for all history enthusiasts who want to know how things really were during these trying times.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Publisher: TickTock Books
Published: 06 Oct 2005
ISBN 10: 186007832X
ISBN 13: 9781860078323
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: Direct quotes from surviving documents such as letters and reports provide an honest and moving depiction of the time. High-quality, authentic images capture the heart and drama of the period. Quotes from contemporary movies and song lyrics represent how deeply these hard times affected people at the time and still affect us today. A comprehensive account of the period that will fulfill a general interest in the subject as well as providing a substantial study aid.