By David Long (author) , Stefano Tambellini (illustrator) Part of the What It Was Like to Be . series
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Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.
Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Behind a network of massive walls, its vibrant capital city boasted the Oba's impressive palace, filled with intricate artworks, while the Edo people worked as skilled artisans, formidable hunters and talented traders. Yet as European influence began to grow, so did the challenges that faced the Benin kingdom.
From the omnipotent power of their warrior-kings to the devastating impact of the slave trade, David Long unearths the remarkable stories of daily life, trade, and the unique culture of the Edo people.
Writer and historian David Long is the author of the acclaimed Animals' VC: For Gallantry and Devotion and more than twenty other non-fiction books on a wide range of historical subjects. Jet the Rescue Dog the first of several titles for younger readers, was published by Faber in 2014. He lives in Suffolk and has two teenage sons.
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Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed What It Was Like In...ancient Benin and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
What It Was Like In...ancient Benin features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, History, People / Places, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, World Religions
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What It Was Like In...ancient Benin was written by David Long and published by Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
What It Was Like In...ancient Benin has 90 pages
Yes it is part of What It Was Like to Be . series
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