Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)

by Rick Barba

Overview

The characters and places from the Assassin's Creed video games come to life in this unique non-fiction guide to the historical time periods of the games. It's a perfect-and age appropriate-- book for middle grade and YA fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise, exploring how the game's characters figure into their various time periods and then diving into the real history of each. It features the true stories behind the battles, assassinations, and historical figures such as George Washington, Leonardo da Vinci amd the infamous pirate Blackbeard.

Illustrated with images from the games as well as historical illustrations and photographs, time periods include the Crusades, Italian Renaissance, Colonial Americas, French Revolution, and Victorian England. Both unbelievably cool and educational, Assassin's Creed Through the ages is a stunning visual guide that shows how the hugely popular game series brings history to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338099140
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	10/25/2016
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

Editorial Reviews

Fans of the action-adventure video game, Assassins Creed by Ubisoft will be intensely interested in this nonfiction title. The action packed game depicts the struggle between the Assassins, who fight for peace, and the Knights Templars, who desire peace through control. The game features historical characters mixed with fiction in historical events. The true stories behind the game’s battles and the characters are explained in detail, with images from the game as well as stunning illustrations of historical artifacts and photographs. From the third Crusade in 1189 through the Victorian-era of London in the 1860s, readers gets to walk through the true historical locations, events, and characters seen in the game. They meet Cesare Borgia, the illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI and learn how he achieved power and control in Italy. Others featured include Suleiman, the crown prince of the Ottoman throne, Leonardo da Vinci, the remarkable talents of artist/inventor during the Renaissance, and the feared pirate, Charles Vane in the golden age of piracy. Magnificent graphics accompany discussions of key locations and landmarks. Accurate dress for historical characters is depicted. A wealth of information for the game player and those wanting to know more about these time periods can be found in this remarkable volume. Reviewer: Kathleen Ulrich; Ages 12 up.

Children's Literature - Kathleen Ulrich