The Short and Bloody History of Knights, Spies, and Pirates

by John Farman and Dashka Slater

Admit it. You fantasize about donning a suit of armor and jousting in the lists, stealing secret information behind enemy lines, scaling a ship's rigging with a knife clenched in your teeth. Who... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760737630
• ISBN13: 9780760737637
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Not appropriate for children under 15 years of age

This book is a humorous, fact-filled summary of knights, spies, and pirates. It includes cartoon illustrations of many of the facts and anecdotes described in the text. Many of the same facts and anecdotes, however, describe gory or grisly events (as an example, see the description of warfare and sieges during the Crusades) which makes it wholly inappropriate for junior teens. Older teens and adults should find it fun reading, as long as they're not too squeamish!

Great for Children of all ages

A wonderful book written with a Jr. High aged kid in mind. However, it is still a delight to read as an adult (I think I had more fun than a teenager would) It is written with a wit and humor that anyone can enjoy. This book gives historical information in a fun, "forget I'm learning" sort of way. I reccomend it for anyone and everyone.