The Heinemann Ancient and Medieval History series is a combination of site-specific and thematic topic books written specifically for the NSW and QLD senior Ancient History syllabuses. Overviews and relevant outcomes are included throughout the books.
Table of contents:
- The ancient Egyptians
- The Minoans
- The ancient Chinese
- The ancient Romans
- The Mexica
Features and benefits:
- material is presented in a visually dynamic, full-colour design
- a concise but comprehensive narrative is supplemented by a large number of authentic sources and a wide range of activities and opportunities for further research
- current historiography and research findings are included
- students use a process of critical inquiry to draw conclusions about the past using a variety of primary and secondary sources or 'clues' which are both written and visual
- detailed case studies are included throughout
- a reflections and responses section encourages students to interpret the evidence and make their own decisions based on the information and arguments presented
- the consolidating review and revise research projects, further explorations, assessment style questions and activities provides references for further reading, films, videos and useful websites
- cross-references allow the theme-based books to be used in combination so that detailed studies of ancient societies are possible.