Written in Blood Beverley MacDonald

Name: Written in Blood By Beverley MacDonald
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Written in Blood by Beverley MacDonald

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Summary

Intended for ages 13 and upwards. Asking questions about what constitutes a civilisation and how human societies began, this title presents many years of history, along with true stories and tales about the origins of culture. It also provides commentary with cartoons that poke fun at some of the important events in human history.

Written in Blood Summary

Written in Blood: A brief history of civilisation (with all the gory bits left in) by Beverley MacDonald

Are cannibals civilised?Is the guillotine a humane form of execution?Would you be prepared to die to defend your beliefs?The story of human civilisation is written in blood, so how did we end up where we are today? With a mix of provocative facts, gory details and amazing stories of personal courage, Beverley MacDonald takes us on a race through history, as she asks the biggest question of all: What sort of society do you want to live in?

Written in Blood Reviews

a treasure trove disguised as gore MacDonald deftly introduces an amazing range of topics and issues this is reading for fun.' Gail Mahon, Australian Bookseller & PublisherI am really cranky that I did not have this sort of material around when I was going to school ... With wonderful and funny books around like this, there really is no excuse for young people to find the world boring.'Glen Innes Examinerthe most essential book for every home, office, toilet, cafe and pub ... Beverley MacDonald has written a great history lesson, and I won't forget this one'Courier Mail

About Beverley MacDonald

Beverley MacDonald was born and raised in Victoria. Her paternal grandfather was an ANZAC at Gallipoli and France; her father was a primary school teacher in regional Victoria. After the publication of her first novel she went back to school and completed a Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing. She is a qualified editor and currently works in children's television.Andrew Weldon's cartoons have appeared in newspapers, magazines, on greeting cards and as tattoos. They also appeared in Beverley's earlier book about the history of explosions, Big Bangs. Andrew has recently published his first book of cartoons, I'm So Sorry Little Man, I Thought You Were a Hand-puppet.

Additional information

Sku

GOR001181148

ISBN 13

9781865087924

ISBN 10

1865087920

Title

Written in Blood: A brief history of civilisation (with all the gory bits left in) by Beverley MacDonald

Author

Beverley MacDonald

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Allen & Unwin

Year published

20030501

Number of pages

216

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us