Synopses & Reviews
The ancient Romans used the word barbarian to describe people who were coarse, rude, or even just foreign. Over time the word has also come to connote bloodthirsty cruelty. But were the Goths, the Huns, the Vikings, and the Mongols as barbaric as we?ve been led to believe? In dynamic, detailed spreads that young readers will pore over, bestselling author Steven Kroll and illustrator Robert Byrd explore how these nomadic warriors lived, worshipped, and celebrated. Their wandering armies brought together Europe and Asia through trade and conquest and, in doing so, changed the world forever.
About the Author
Steven Kroll is the author of dozens of books for young people, including
Pooch on the Loose: A Christmas Adventure. He lives in New York City.
Robert Byrd has illustrated many books for children, including the Newbery-winning Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village. He lives in central New Jersey.