The graphic novel vividly depicts three pivotal battles in British history, showcasing the dramatic encounters that occurred from the Viking arrival to the Norman invasion. Through dynamic illustrations and engaging storytelling, it brings to life the strategies, conflicts, and cultural impacts of these significant events, making history accessible and exciting for readers.
The graphic novel vividly recounts three pivotal battles for the Holy Land during the Crusades. It begins with the First Crusade in 1099, where Christian soldiers attempt to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim and Jewish defenders. The narrative then shifts to the Battle of Hattin in 1187, a crucial confrontation between the Christian armies and Saladin's forces. Finally, it follows King Richard I of England and his allies in their efforts to retake Jerusalem during the Third Crusade in 1190, highlighting the intense conflicts and historical significance of these events.
The exciting events of three historic attacks on medieval castles are told in graphic novel format: In 1203-1204, French King Philip II, lays siege to Chateau Gaillard, a castle in France built by English King Richard I; When Prince Louis of France lays siege to Dover Castle in England in 1216, English forces tunnel under the French attackers; In 1294, Welsh rebel Llywelyn and his army rampage against Conwy Castle, trapping English King Edward I, inside!
Three decisive battles fought by knights in medieval history are told in graphic novel format: In 1415, English long bowmen devastate the French army in the Battle of Agincourt; Successful in holding the French town of Orlans under siege for six months in 1428, the English forces are about to meet 17 year-old Joan of Arc; In 1485, the fight for the throne of England between two royal dynasties comes to an end at Bosworth.
When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the U.S. government along with many other countries supported Afghanistan's rebels in an attempt to remove the influence of the U.S.S.R. from this region. This book features three stories told in graphic novel format about conflicts that escalated tensions in the Cold War until reformer Mikhail Gorbachev was elected to the Soviet government in 1985
Shone R., West D., Jeffrey D. Unikátní soubor nejznámějších legend z oblasti starověkého Řecka, Říma a Egypta, plný udatných mytických hrdinů, nebezpečných bájných bytostí a nesmrtelných mocných bohů, kde jsou jednotlivé dobrodružné příběhy zpracovány do atraktivní podoby kreslených komiksů. Ponořte se do magického světa starověkých legend a spolu s jejich hrdiny prožijte devět strhujících dobrodružství! Kniha obsahuje následující mýty a legendy: ŘECKO Iásón a Argonauti • Ikaros • Héraklovy úkoly ŘÍM Aineiás a jeho putování • Romulus a Remus • Horatius a most EGYPT Příběh boha Rea • Usir a Eset • Souboj Hóra se Sutechem