Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Life through the ages Life through the ages Giovanni Caselli Presents in brief text and illustrations an overview of western history from prehistory to the present day. OL14737W
A medieval monk A medieval monk Giovanni Caselli Describes a year in the life of the monks living in the great monastery of Cluny in medieval France, as seen through the eyes of a young boy who has just joined the monastic order. OL14738W
The Roman Empire and the Dark Ages The Roman Empire and the Dark Ages Giovanni Caselli Traces the history of the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages which followed through a description of common objects, tools, clothes, dwellings, food, and day-to-day activities of the people in both the c… OL14741W
Wonders of the world Wonders of the world Giovanni Caselli Describes the construction of each of the Seven Wonders of the World and relates them to similar structures in ancient and modern times. OL14743W
Au temps des premie res civilisations-- Au temps des premie res civilisations-- Giovanni Caselli Une information abondante et structure e. Des illustrations pre cises renforcent le texte et l'agre mentent. OL16985675W
A German printer A German printer Giovanni Caselli Describes the day-to-day life and work of a fifteenth-century printer in Nuremberg, Germany, as seen through the eyes of his twelve-year-old son. OL16992289W
An Egyptian craftsman An Egyptian craftsman Giovanni Caselli Presents a story depicting life in Egypt more than 1000 years before Christ, focusing on the family of a scribe. OL19437327W
Des Celtes aux Chevaliers du Moyen-Âge-- Des Celtes aux Chevaliers du Moyen-Âge-- Giovanni Caselli L'auteur reconstitue dans un ordre chronologique la vie privée des hommes de cette époque. La variété des épisodes choisis permet une information abondante, honnête et sérieuse. Des illustrations con… OL19841286W
In search of Pompeii In search of Pompeii Giovanni Caselli Description of the eruption - Excavation of the ruins in 1860 - Plan of the town - Forum - Gods of Pompeii - Entertainment including drama performances, music and poetry and gladiator fights - Public… OL22072576W
Viking explorers Viking explorers Giovanni Caselli,Luigi Pruneti An illustrated survey of the early history of the Vikings, focusing on sea exploration, ships, navigation methods, and trade routes. OL3120851W