What It Was Like to be … - What it was like in Ancient Benin
Paperback
Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.
Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Behind a network of massive walls, its vibrant capital city boasted the Oba's impressive palace, filled with intricate artworks, while the Edo people worked as skilled artisans, formidable hunters and talented traders. Yet as European influence began to grow, so did the challenges that faced the Benin kingdom.
From the omnipotent power of their warrior-kings to the devastating impact of the slave trade, David Long unearths the remarkable stories of daily life, trade, and the unique culture of the Edo people.
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Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-0-00-874599-8
Interest age
9+
Reading age
8
Publication Date
09-04-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
96 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.
Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Behind a network of massive walls, its vibrant capital city boasted the Oba's impressive palace, filled with intricate artworks, while the Edo people worked as skilled artisans, formidable hunters and talented traders. Yet as European influence began to grow, so did the challenges that faced the Benin kingdom.
From the omnipotent power of their warrior-kings to the devastating impact of the slave trade, David Long unearths the remarkable stories of daily life, trade, and the unique culture of the Edo people.
Author
David Long, Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
David Long is a journalist and author of non-fiction for both adults and children. A writer since leaving university, his work has appeared in theSunday Timesand London’sEvening Standard. His engaging non-fiction reflects his unquenchable thirst for fascinating stories from the past, and in 2017 his bookSurvivorswon the Blue Peter Award for the best book with facts.
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-0-00-874599-8
Reading age
8
Interest age
9+
Publication Date
09-04-2026
Format
Paperback
Pages
96 pages
Dimensions
129x198mm
Product Description
Step into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.
Under the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Behind a network of massive walls, its vibrant capital city boasted the Oba's impressive palace, filled with intricate artworks, while the Edo people worked as skilled artisans, formidable hunters and talented traders. Yet as European influence began to grow, so did the challenges that faced the Benin kingdom.
From the omnipotent power of their warrior-kings to the devastating impact of the slave trade, David Long unearths the remarkable stories of daily life, trade, and the unique culture of the Edo people.
Author
David Long, Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
David Long is a journalist and author of non-fiction for both adults and children. A writer since leaving university, his work has appeared in theSunday Timesand London’sEvening Standard. His engaging non-fiction reflects his unquenchable thirst for fascinating stories from the past, and in 2017 his bookSurvivorswon the Blue Peter Award for the best book with facts.