The Horn Book Review

Offering balanced, thoughtfully interpreted material, the books in this series effectively introduce their subjects. The five divisions--history, cultural history, belief system, beliefs and society, and legacy--allow the authors considerable scope. Reinforcing the text are a number of extensions, including illustrations, color photos of artifacts, a map, time line, and brief samples of literature. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the Past titles: [cf2]Medieval England[cf1] and [cf2]The Phoenicians[cf1].] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.