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Titles in This Set:
Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781837313976
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: 9-14
Overview:
The Adventures in Time 2 Books Collection Set gathers two thrilling narrative-history titles by historian and broadcaster Dominic Sandbrook. Following the true stories of Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile and Alexander the Great, this paperback duo turns ancient history into unputdownable adventure. Written for confident young readers who love fast-paced storytelling, the set balances rigorous research with cinematic drama, bringing legendary rulers vividly to life. It's a great gift for curious minds who devour fiction but crave knowing it all really happened.
About the Books:
In Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, readers follow a young queen born into the richest dynasty on earth, determined to secure glory and empire. After defeating her siblings to claim the throne of Egypt, Cleopatra believes the gods have chosen her for greatness — until Julius Caesar's war-fleet sails into her harbour and her country's destiny hangs by a thread. Sandbrook traces her journey from Alexandria to Rome through doomed love affairs, epic battles, and the fateful serpent's bite that changed history. In Adventures in Time: Alexander the Great, a young Macedonian king sets out from Ancient Greece with one wild dream: to rule the world. Alongside his childhood friends and beloved horse Bucephalas, Alexander marches into Asia, crossing deserts and mountains, confronting the Persian empire all the way to India. Both books capture the tension between personal ambition and historical destiny, presenting real events with the pace and stakes of the best fiction. Sandbrook's storytelling makes distant eras feel immediate, revealing the human cost of conquest and the decisions that shaped the ancient world, staying grounded in genuine research throughout.
Key Benefits:
- Two complete non-fiction adventures in one great-value paperback set
- Written by Dominic Sandbrook, historian and co-host of The Rest Is History podcast
- Real history told with the pace, tension and heart of a novel
- Perfect bridge for readers who love fiction but are ready for true stories
- Covers pivotal ancient civilisations: Egypt, Greece and Persia
- Ideal gift for history-loving children, tweens and teens
About the Author:
Dominic Sandbrook is a British historian, author and broadcaster known for making pivotal moments in history accessible and exciting for wide audiences. He has written numerous acclaimed books on modern Britain and, since 2020, has co-hosted the chart-topping podcast The Rest Is History alongside Tom Holland. He has also presented BBC television series on subjects including time travel and the James Bond films. Sandbrook created the Adventures in Time series after a family trip inspired his son Arthur, now the books' chief battle consultant.
Why You'll Love This Set:
Two rip-roaring true stories, one unbeatable price. This paperback set turns Cleopatra and Alexander the Great into page-turning heroes, making ancient history feel as thrilling as any adventure novel — perfect for shelves, school projects or gifting.
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