Adventures in Time by Dominic Sandbrook 5 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Second World War
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
The First World War
Cleopatra Queen of the Nile
Fury of the Vikings

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141994338 / 9780141994284 / 9780141994314 / 9780141999197 / 9780141999203
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)

Overview
Adventures in Time gathers five fast-paced histories by Dominic Sandbrook into one brand new paperback collection for young readers. Each book plunges readers into a pivotal chapter of world history, from the trenches of two global wars to the scheming Tudor court, the palaces of ancient Egypt, and the longships of Viking raiders. Sandbrook, a respected historian and broadcaster, writes with the pace of adventure fiction while staying rooted in real events. Perfect for readers who love Horrible Histories or Harry Potter, this five-book set builds historical knowledge one true story at a time.

About the Books
Across all five titles, Dominic Sandbrook applies the same gift for narrative history that has made him a familiar broadcaster and author. The Second World War and The First World War weave big strategic decisions together with the everyday experiences of soldiers and civilians. The Six Wives of Henry VIII unpacks the marriages and religious upheaval surrounding England's most notorious king, while Cleopatra Queen of the Nile traces ancient Egypt's most famous ruler through empire and betrayal. Fury of the Vikings completes the set with tales of longships, raids, and seafaring warriors.

Each book stands on its own, so the set can be read in any order. Sandbrook never talks down to his audience, trusting young readers with real history and its complicated characters. The result works equally well for pleasure reading, school projects, or a springboard into deeper historical interests.

Key Benefits

• Five complete narrative histories in one brand new paperback set
• Covers both World Wars, the Tudor court, ancient Egypt, and Viking Europe
• Written by respected historian and broadcaster Dominic Sandbrook
• Great for fans of Horrible Histories, Harry Potter, and true adventure stories
• Ideal for school projects and classroom libraries
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading

Book-by-Book Guide
The Second World War — Sandbrook traces the conflict from its origins to its aftermath, balancing frontline drama with life on the home front.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII — This account follows the fates of Henry's six wives and the intrigue of the Tudor court.
The First World War — Sandbrook takes readers from the outbreak of war in 1914 through the trenches to the 1918 armistice.
Cleopatra Queen of the Nile — This book follows Cleopatra's rise as ruler of Egypt and her alliance with Rome.
Fury of the Vikings — Sandbrook explores the raids and voyages of the Vikings as they swept across early medieval Europe.

About the Author
Dominic Sandbrook is a British historian, author, and broadcaster known for accessible narrative histories of modern Britain, including the Seasons in the Sun and White Heat series for adult readers. He co-hosts the popular history podcast The Rest Is History alongside Tom Holland, bringing a lively, storytelling approach to the past. With the Adventures in Time series, Sandbrook turns that same skill toward younger readers, translating serious research into fast-moving, character-driven stories for a new generation of history fans.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This five-book set is a brilliant gift for curious young history lovers, a birthday or holiday present, or a sturdy addition to a classroom or home library. With gripping true stories spanning wars, kings, queens, and warriors, it turns screen time into page time and makes summer reading or back-to-school gifting easy.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.