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Adventures in Time: World Wars

Adventures in Time: World Wars

The Box Set

Summary

'Few plots can rival the real-life dramas played out in the superb Adventures in Time series by the historian Dominic Sandbrook, one of the most exciting new voices in children's non-fiction' Daily Telegraph

Discover the amazing stories of history's most dramatic conflicts with this gift box set bringing together two books from the acclaimed Adventures in Time series: The First World War and The Second World War.

'History and fiction meld in a spectacular new series retelling thrilling tales from past eras, all with the benefit of the latest research' Financial Times

Reviews

  • Few plots can rival the real-life dramas played out in the superb Adventures in Time series by the historian Dominic Sandbrook, one of the most exciting new voices in children's non-fiction.
    Daily Telegraph

About the author

Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook has been passionate about history ever since he read the Ladybird children's books. As a historian, he has written eight books for adults. He has also presented several BBC television series, covering topics such as time travel, alien invasions, the James Bond films and the Harry Potter stories. His favourite book is The Lord of the Rings. His favourite football team is Wolverhampton Wanderers.

He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and son, Arthur. It was Arthur who came up with the idea for Adventures in Time, after a family trip to the Imperial War Museum. He now serves as the books' chief battle consultant.
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