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This book explores the development of tombs as a cultural phenomenon in ancient Egypt and examines what tombs reveal about ancient Egyptian culture and Egyptians’ belief in the afterlife. Investigates the roles of tombs in the development of funerary practices Draws on a range of data, including...

Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating...

You can see the Great Wall of China from outer space - that’s how big it is! In this ancient history book, you're going to learn the why’s and the how’s behind the building of the Great Wall. You’ll be reading some pretty interesting tales laced with lots of historical facts. Make learning a habit. Buy a copy now!

Egypt is one of the really mysterious and very interesting topics in the world of history. Your child should be able to see it too. This book’s goal is to spark interest in history for all children out there and to maintain it. Ancient Egypt’s Deepest Secrets Revealed is something you shouldn't miss giving to your young ones. You can get it today.

Contends that the roots of Christian belief come not from Judaea but from Egypt • Shows that the Romans fabricated their own version of Christianity and burned the Alexandrian library as a way of maintaining political power • Builds on the arguments of the author's previous books...

What is the Golden Age of Roman Literature? What events took place during the era and who were the main contributors noted? There’s a lot to learn about the Roman literature and we’re going to tackle some of them in the pages of this book. Reading and learning can be made so much fun if picture books are used. Grab a copy today!

Did you know that unlike other societies, the Roman Empire acknowledged women for their strength and importance in society? In this book, we'll learn about how differently Roman society treated women compared to any other ancient civilization. The purpose of which is to create an awareness of equality among genders. Lessons gathered in this book can be applied to the present times.

*Discusses some of the popular myths and legends surrounding Cleopatra's life, including her heritage, how she died, and more.*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events in Cleopatra's life.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. Her beauty, as we are...

: James Brown believes the logic and results of his research need to make practical sense. His perspectives on design and construction led him to question the simplistic assertion that pyramids were built as tombs. A well-known axiom in building is “form follows function.” Brown hypothesizes that...

Based on an extraordinary collaboration between Steve Forbes, chairman, CEO, and editor in chief of Forbes Media, and classics professor John Prevas, Power Ambition Glory provides intriguing comparisons between six great leaders of the ancient world and contemporary business leaders. • Great...

This comprehensive volume details the variety of constitutions and types of governing bodies in the ancient Greek world. A collection of original scholarship on ancient Greek governing structures and institutions Explores the multiple manifestations of state action throughout the Greek world Discusses...

Morley's book offers the first accessible guide for students to show how theories, models and concepts have been applied to ancient history. Showing readers how they can use theory to interpret historical evidence for themselves, as well as to evaluate the work of others, the book includes...

The discovery of ancient Egypt and the development of Egyptology are momentous events in intellectual and cultural history. The history of Egyptology is the story of the people, famous and obscure, who constructed the picture of ancient Egypt that we have today, recovered the Egyptian past while inventing...

"The ancient Celts capture the modern imagination as do few other people of classical times. Naked barbarians charging the Roman legions, Druids performing sacrifices of unspeakable horror, women fighting beside their men and even leading armies—these, along with stunning works of art, are the images...