Rise and Fall - Great empires that shaped the world

An excavation of ten world civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies.

 

What makes a society successful, what allows it to last thousands of years and what causes its eventual downfall?

 

In this volatile world that we live in, there are many fascinating lessons to be learned from the great empires that once ruled it.

 

Rise and Fall brings a collection of ten world civilisations to life. Some, like the Vikings and the Mongols, you may have heard of. Others, like Benin, Kamakura, Minoa or Ayutthaya are less well known today but in their time were seemingly undefeatable.

 

Peter Allen illuminates the stories with his trademark detail and humour-packed illustrations, taking young readers on a captivating journey through time to uncover the essence of human civilisation.

 

 

THE AUTHOR

 

Peter Allen is a well-established illustrator of children’s books, whose work has been published extensively by Usborne and Walker. The selection of buildings reflects his personal interest and passion for architecture. Each building is elegantly captured in his playful, dynamic style.

 

His book Atlas of Amazing Architecture - The most incredible buildings you've (probably) never heard of has been sold in more than 8 languages.