Introduction to History for Beginners(Series 1 & 2) 20 Books Collection Set

Introduction to History for Beginners (Series 1 & 2) combines two separate 10-book sets into a 20-volume collection covering a broad range of historical periods, peoples and topics. Designed as an accessible starting point, it introduces key eras, civilisations and ideas through focused, subject-led books.

Across the set, each volume centres on a distinct theme or time period. Topics range from ancient societies such as the Romans, Vikings and Maya to wider areas of interest including castles, great explorers, and mysterious tombs and treasures. The collection also addresses major turning points, including the Industrial Revolution and the events of World War I and World War II, offering a varied overview of history.

Included titles

• Introduction to Ancient China
• Introduction to Industrial Revolution
• Introduction to Strange Places
• Introduction to Celts
• Introduction to Discovering the Past
• Introduction to Ancient Greeks
• Introduction to The Maya
• Introduction to Romans
• Introduction to Vikings
• Introduction to The Victorians
• Introduction to Great Explorers
• Introduction to Great Inventors
• Introduction to Great Scientists
• Introduction to Castles
• Introduction to Kingdoms of the Past
• Introduction to Mysterious Tombs and Treasures
• Egyptians
• The Aztecs
• Introduction to World War I
• Introduction to World War II

Key details

• 20-book collection bringing together Series 1 and Series 2
• Made up of two separate 10-book sets
• Covers historical civilisations, periods and themed topics
• Includes volumes on World War I and World War II
• Includes themed titles on castles, explorers, inventors and scientists

Synopses

Introduction to Ancient China

Introduces ancient China, described as inventive and skilled in fighting, and explores aspects of everyday life.

Introduction to Industrial Revolution

Explains what the Industrial Revolution was and why it happened.

Introduction to Strange Places

Looks at what is meant by strange places and what has been discovered about them.

Introduction to Celts

Presents the Celts as warriors and craftspeople, with an introduction to their way of life.

Introduction to Discovering the Past

Outlines how the past can be uncovered by digging it up and how we learn about people from long ago.

Introduction to Ancient Greeks

Explores the ancient Greeks as thinkers and builders, introducing aspects of their way of life.

Introduction to The Maya

Introduces the Maya as fighters and mathematicians and considers elements of their way of life.

Introduction to Romans

Examines the Romans and their empire, which conquered much of the world, alongside an introduction to Roman life.

Introduction to Vikings

Looks at the Vikings as fighters and explorers, with an overview of their way of life.

Introduction to The Victorians

Considers who the Victorians were and how they changed history.

Introduction to Great Explorers

Introduces great explorers from history and the places they travelled.

Introduction to Great Inventors

Explores who history’s great inventors were and what they created.

Introduction to Great Scientists

Looks at great scientists from history and what they discovered.

Introduction to Castles

Explains what castles were, who lived in them, and what life was like inside.

Introduction to Kingdoms of the Past

Considers great kingdoms from the past and the rulers who led them.

Introduction to Mysterious Tombs and Treasures

Explores mysterious tombs and treasures and where they can be found.

Egyptians

Introduces the ancient Egyptians as farmers and builders, with a look at their way of life.

The Aztecs

Explores the Aztecs as warriors and builders and introduces aspects of their way of life.

Introduction to World War I

Explains what World War I was and why it happened.

Introduction to World War II

Explains what World War II was and why it happened.