The Story of Cyprus - A History Book for Kids

A Fun, Educational, and Illustrated Journey Through Cypriot History for Children and Curious Minds

von Ahmet Neseli

78 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Explore the amazing history of Cyprus! This fun, easy-to-read book is perfect for kids and curious minds of all ages. Travel across a sunny Mediterranean island where prehistoric travelers, copper merchants, mighty empires, crusader kings, and modern communities all left their mark.Set off on a fast-paced educational adventure and discover topics like: - Dwarf Hippos & Khirokitia: Visit the cliffs of Aetokremnos, where archaeologists found signs of early people near dwarf hippo bones, then step inside the round stone-and-mud-brick homes of one of Cyprus's earliest farming villages.- The Island of Copper: Watch ancient metalworkers turn copper ore into tools and bronze, and see merchants trade heavy oxhide ingots with Egypt. Meet Mycenaean settlers and Phoenician sailors who brought new languages, pottery, and beliefs.- Kings, Persians, & Alexander: Follow brave Onesilos as he rebels against Persia, meet King Evagoras of Salamis, and sail with the Cypriot fleet that supported Alexander the Great.- Rome, Christianity, & Mosaics: Walk along Roman roads with Paul and Barnabas, stand inside grand theaters, and watch Byzantine artists build glowing church mosaics from thousands of tiny pieces of stone and glass.- Crusaders & Castle Builders: Join Richard the Lionheart's dramatic arrival, discover the Lusignan knights and Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and see Venetian engineers shape Nicosia's enormous star-like walls.- Ottoman Fields & British Trains: Hear wooden looms clack in Ottoman-era workshops, then climb aboard the puffing Cyprus Government Railway as the island enters a new age under British rule.- Independence & Cyprus Today: Celebrate independence in 1960, learn how conflict and the Green Line divided the island, and discover how children today grow up among ancient ruins, medieval castles, and lively modern cities.Each historical moment is shared in just a few simple, exciting sentences, making this book perfect for a quick bedtime story or classroom read-aloud. Minimalist colorful illustrations turn ancient villages, copper ingots, castles, steam trains, and unforgettable leaders into a joyful learning adventure.Make learning history fun. Grab your copy today and let the time travel begin!

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798174045354
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published