Publisher - Heinemann
Author - J Shuter
Binding - Paperback
Pages - 32
Size - 21cm x 19cm

Reading Age - 5+

Product weight 150g

What was the Great Plague?

When did the Great Plague start?

Who was Daniel Defoe?

How do we know about explores important historical events. The story of the event unfolds in the first section of the book. Readers discover what happened, why it happened, who was involved and what resulted from the event. Artwork is used to reconstruct the likely scenes and help bring the story to life. The second section of each book contains primary and secondary evidence that shows the event actually occurred and promotes discussion about the past.  

Contents

Ring o' roses
Signs of illness
Lord have mercy upon us
Panic
Fleeing London
Bring out your dead
People return
The Plague and other cities
How do we know?
Historical records
Drawings
Objects and clothes
Timeline
Biographies
Glossary
Further reading
Index