Each book in "The News" series presents, in newspaper form, one of the great civilizations of the ancient world. Major news stories from home and abroad combine with features on all aspects of daily life - from food to philosophy, farming to fashion - illustrated with pictures, maps, cartoons and even adverts. It has everything expected from a modern newspaper. Get to grips with Bjorn Bloodaxe's battle tips, master the Vikings' favourite boardgame, learn why longships were so devastatingly speedy.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Walker Books Ltd .

Rachel Wright is a writer of children's non-fiction, and has written many titles in this series.