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All About History

No. 91
Magazine

All About History is the stunningly realised new magazine from the makers of How It Works and All About Space. Featuring beautiful illustrations, photos and graphics depicting everything from ancient civilisations to the Cold War, All About History is accessible and entertaining to all and makes history fun for the whole family.

Welcome

Be part of history

All About History

Defining Moments

NURSES • Celebrating the long history of nursing from nuns to modern medicine and the pioneers to whom we owe so much

A history of nursing

WWI FIELD HOSPITAL • FRANCE, 1914-1918

NHS NURSE • BRITAIN, 1948-50

MEDICINE CHEST • A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR AILMENTS BRITAIN, 1854-1856

FAMOUS NURSES IN HISTORY • From one of America’s greatest poets to a British-Jamaican who faced down racial prejudice, the history of nursing is full of heroes

LOUISE WYATT • EXPLORING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING THROUGHOUT THE AGES

NURSING MUSEUMS • Discover the history of nursing around the world

HENRY versus FRANCIS • A tumultuous relationship that saw the two kings bounce between being the friendliest of rivals to the bitterest of enemies

Rising in the East • For all their squabbles the two kings always had one eye on the possible threat of Ottoman invasion

Comparing Crowns • How did Henry and Francis stack up against each other as kings?

Renaissance Princes? • Historian Tracy Borman on Henry and Francis as Renaissance men

LENIN IN LONDON • WE EXPLORE THE MAKING OF A REVOLUTIONARY WITH RUSSIA EXPERT ROBERT HENDERSON

LENIN'S CAPITAL • A brief guide to the places Lenin frequented in London

RUSSIA'S LOST RADICAL • The reassessment of Apollinariya Yakubova

EXPERT BIO

DIVIDING Genghis Khan’s EMPIRE • Möngke Khan’s death sent shock waves across the Mongol empire, splitting it into four pieces

The greatest cavalry general in history

GORDON PARKS CIVIL RIGHTS TO SHAFT • How one man defied stereotypes, pushed the boundaries of photography and created the first African-American action hero

ISAAC HAYES AND THE MUSIC OF SHAFT • Parks’ film features a classic tune

AMAZING VIRTUAL MUSEUMS • Being stuck at home doesn’t stop you travelling the world and through time thanks to these fantastic interactive exhibits and virtual tours

Who were the Sacred Band? • Professor Paul Cartledge discusses the history of one of Ancient Greece’s most extraordinary elite fighting units made entirely of male lovers

EXPERT BIO

The trouble with sources • Pinning down the details of the Sacred Band is nearly impossible

The Theban System • How was the city different to Athens and Sparta?

Blitz-Busting Tips • With many basic ingredients and luxury items hard to source during World War II, intrepid cooks and fashion fans were forced to find creative solutions

Greatest Battles BATTLE OF HILL 262 • NORMANDY, FRANCE, 19-21 AUGUST 1944

Battle Of Hill 262

19-21 AUGUST • In 1944 Polish forces stood their ground against Nazi attacks to help cut off their escape routes

USA LAUNCHES INVASION OF CANADA • War Plan Red activated, thousands of American troops march on British imperial interests in North America and the Atlantic

EXCLUSIVE Interview With GRAHAM M SIMONS

WINSTON’S WARRIORS

CHEESED OFF!

ALL THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW

Through History  TORTURE AT THE TOWER • A new book Torture And Punishment At The Tower Of London delves into its dark history

REVIEWS • The books, TV shows and films causing a stir in the history world this month

BIRDS IN THE ANCIENT WORLD: WINGED...


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 84 Publisher: Future Publishing Ltd Edition: No. 91

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: May 21, 2020

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

Languages

English

All About History is the stunningly realised new magazine from the makers of How It Works and All About Space. Featuring beautiful illustrations, photos and graphics depicting everything from ancient civilisations to the Cold War, All About History is accessible and entertaining to all and makes history fun for the whole family.

Welcome

Be part of history

All About History

Defining Moments

NURSES • Celebrating the long history of nursing from nuns to modern medicine and the pioneers to whom we owe so much

A history of nursing

WWI FIELD HOSPITAL • FRANCE, 1914-1918

NHS NURSE • BRITAIN, 1948-50

MEDICINE CHEST • A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR AILMENTS BRITAIN, 1854-1856

FAMOUS NURSES IN HISTORY • From one of America’s greatest poets to a British-Jamaican who faced down racial prejudice, the history of nursing is full of heroes

LOUISE WYATT • EXPLORING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING THROUGHOUT THE AGES

NURSING MUSEUMS • Discover the history of nursing around the world

HENRY versus FRANCIS • A tumultuous relationship that saw the two kings bounce between being the friendliest of rivals to the bitterest of enemies

Rising in the East • For all their squabbles the two kings always had one eye on the possible threat of Ottoman invasion

Comparing Crowns • How did Henry and Francis stack up against each other as kings?

Renaissance Princes? • Historian Tracy Borman on Henry and Francis as Renaissance men

LENIN IN LONDON • WE EXPLORE THE MAKING OF A REVOLUTIONARY WITH RUSSIA EXPERT ROBERT HENDERSON

LENIN'S CAPITAL • A brief guide to the places Lenin frequented in London

RUSSIA'S LOST RADICAL • The reassessment of Apollinariya Yakubova

EXPERT BIO

DIVIDING Genghis Khan’s EMPIRE • Möngke Khan’s death sent shock waves across the Mongol empire, splitting it into four pieces

The greatest cavalry general in history

GORDON PARKS CIVIL RIGHTS TO SHAFT • How one man defied stereotypes, pushed the boundaries of photography and created the first African-American action hero

ISAAC HAYES AND THE MUSIC OF SHAFT • Parks’ film features a classic tune

AMAZING VIRTUAL MUSEUMS • Being stuck at home doesn’t stop you travelling the world and through time thanks to these fantastic interactive exhibits and virtual tours

Who were the Sacred Band? • Professor Paul Cartledge discusses the history of one of Ancient Greece’s most extraordinary elite fighting units made entirely of male lovers

EXPERT BIO

The trouble with sources • Pinning down the details of the Sacred Band is nearly impossible

The Theban System • How was the city different to Athens and Sparta?

Blitz-Busting Tips • With many basic ingredients and luxury items hard to source during World War II, intrepid cooks and fashion fans were forced to find creative solutions

Greatest Battles BATTLE OF HILL 262 • NORMANDY, FRANCE, 19-21 AUGUST 1944

Battle Of Hill 262

19-21 AUGUST • In 1944 Polish forces stood their ground against Nazi attacks to help cut off their escape routes

USA LAUNCHES INVASION OF CANADA • War Plan Red activated, thousands of American troops march on British imperial interests in North America and the Atlantic

EXCLUSIVE Interview With GRAHAM M SIMONS

WINSTON’S WARRIORS

CHEESED OFF!

ALL THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW

Through History  TORTURE AT THE TOWER • A new book Torture And Punishment At The Tower Of London delves into its dark history

REVIEWS • The books, TV shows and films causing a stir in the history world this month

BIRDS IN THE ANCIENT WORLD: WINGED...


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