Pyramid ChallengeJourney back four and a half thousand years to Egypt's Old Kingdom, to the Pyramid Age.As the vizier, or head of state, you are about to undertake the most important project of your career - the building of the king’s pyramid.To succeed in this task, you must be a good all-rounder. Not only should you be able to motivate your workforce, but you must have good observational skills and the ability to steer a barge up the Nile, avoiding hippos and crocodiles.Have you got what it takes to be a pyramid builder? Creation.ANCIENT HISTORY1250 BC.220 BC.A.D 61.A.D.70 Relying on the records of the ancient historian Josephus, Henty weaves a story of the first century Jewish-Roman War, recounting the sieges of Jotapata, Gamala and Jerusalem. As Rome seeks to destroy the Jews, desperate city-dwellers endure starvation, capture, and death.A.D. 387THE MIDDLE AGES870 A.D.1066 A.D.1190 A.D.1314 A.D.1340: Opens at the dawn of the Hundred Years' War. Edward III is the beloved ruler of England during an era of great battles, disasters, and uprisings.
(20)1380 A.D.1381 A.D. When England levied a poll-tax on the workers in 1381, outraged peasants joined in a wide-spread uprising, led by the charismatic Wat Tyler. 'A March on London' tells the story of young Edgar Ormskirk, an idealistic lad who comes to London to strike out on his own, and finds himself swept up by the turbulence of the times.1400 A.D.1415 A.D. Bob admit card of ssc cgl 2013. (22)1480 A.D.REFORMATION AND EXPLORATIONWilliam of Orange(with Cortez in Mexico): Roger Hawkshaw is a rambunctious young lad who sails with his father on the Swan, a British merchant ship. When a Spanish map of secret trade routes falls into their hands, they decide to defy the Spanish trade monopoly and set sail for the Indies in search of gold.WARS OF RELIGION AND SUCCESSIONThe Thirty Years' War, one of the great conflicts of early modern Europe, ultimately established religious freedom in Germany. The complexity of the war increased as it spanned decades and crossed borders, encompassing many countries, alliances, and religious sects who fought for dominance and survival.
In this novel, Henty focuses only on the Swedish phase of the Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1630 through 1634.1640 A.D. Is upon Europe - Richelieu endeavors to consolidate power in France while Protestants and Catholics throughout the Continent struggle for political supremacy.1650 A.D. England is torn by a great conflict between the Cavaliers and the Roundheads. The two heroes, Harry Furness and Herbert Rippinghall, are on opposite sides of the struggle, with adventures that spread to Ireland and Bermuda and the efforts of Charles II to regain the throne.1666A.D.1690 A.D.1695 A.D.1703 The Cornet of Horse1705 The Bravest of the Brave1710 In the Irish Brigade1745 Bonnie Prince CharlieCOLONIAL DISRUPTIONS AND COMPETITION1759 With Wolfe in Canada: The Seven Years War between France and Britain originated in their North American colonies, and incorporated Native American tribes. The tribes combined with French forces proved difficult foes for the English army and settler allies, until the appointment of General James Wolfe.1760 With Frederick the Great: In The Seven Years' War, Prussia - a small and embattled kingdom - fought off the combined forces of Russia, Austria, and France for seven years. Their success was due largely to the military genius of Frederick the Great.1780 True to the Old Flag1780 Held Fast for England1786 With Clive in India: Robert Clive, a British captain, ensured peace in India under British domination in the latter half of the 18th century.
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The grammar of History should consist, I think, of dates, events, anecdotes, and personalities.History, aided by a simple system of ethics derived from the grammar of theology, will provide much suitable material for discussion: Was the behavior of this statesman justified? What was the effect of such an enactment?
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What are the arguments for and against this or that form of government? We shall thus get an introduction to constitutional history-a subject meaningless to the young child, but of absorbing interest to those who are prepared to argue and debate. Read Dorothy Sayers.