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Best Books for Kids and Teens » Young Adult

Battles that Changed History: Epic Conflicts Explored and Explained by DK & Tony Robinson
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Battles that Changed History: Epic Conflicts Explored and Explained

by DK & Tony Robinson

I gave this book to my 12-year old son for Christmas and that was it: he spent the next week reading it, dragging it along on our trips, discussing it with his Dad (who was also rather taken by it). If you’ve got a child who is into history and battles, they will be mesmerized by Battles that Changed History: Epic Conflicts Explored and Explained—Sophie Roell, editor of Five Books.

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“While the book offers a broad brushstroke of a great deal of history, it does so with confidence and a fair amount of style. If it propels even a few readers towards visiting the likes of The Nek or Naseby it has done a good job. Aside from that it is one of those perfect books for a lazy afternoon when you have your armchair general’s hat on. Indulge yourselves and enjoy the experience.”

Mark Barnes, War History Online, Sep 6, 2018

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