{"product_id":"rise-and-fall-great-empires-that-shaped-the-world-9781800660489","title":"Rise and Fall: Great Empires That Shaped the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJourney back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilizations, including lesser-known empires such as Ayutthaya and Benin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. But what about Kamakura, Achaemenid and Ayutthaya? This captivating collection of histories uncovers the secrets behind nine of the world's greatest empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith exciting stories to tell of power-hungry leaders, incredible riches and legendary battles, \u003ci\u003eRise and Fall\u003c\/i\u003e reveals why each empire rose to power, what life was like, and what led to its eventual downfall. Not forgetting the legacies - and lessons - they left behind for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetail-packed illustrations by Peter Allen (\u003ci\u003eAtlas of Amazing Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e, Cicada 2021) bring the stories to life, taking young readers on an immersive voyage of discovery to the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cicada Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.70h x 9.60w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781800660489","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44151078649901,"sku":"9781800660489","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_25b74d80-dd26-4969-826d-68bc383c0835.jpg?v=1757342152","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/rise-and-fall-great-empires-that-shaped-the-world-9781800660489","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}