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Encyclopedia of the Ancient World

Author : Shona Grimbly

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 47,23 MB

Release : 2000

Category : History

ISBN : 9781579582814

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Book Description

This reference tells the stories of the peoples of the ancient past and shows how they laid the foundations of the modern world. Each of the first five chapters looks at the cultures and civilizations that developed in one particular region. The last chapter looks at some general aspects of life in the ancient world, such as agriculture or legal codes, and examines them in different cultures. A time line shows how civilizations in different parts of the world relate to each other in time. Nicely illustrated with many color images. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR



Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World

Author : Peter I. Bogucki

Publisher : Facts on File

Page : 346 pages

File Size : 12,4 MB

Release : 2008

Category : History

ISBN :

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Contains alphabetically arranged entries, from adornment to crime and punishment, that provide information about culture and society in the ancient world and includes photographs and maps.



The Piscataqua Valley in the Age of Sail

Author : Russell M. Lawson

Publisher : Brief History

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 19,55 MB

Release : 2007

Category : History

ISBN : 9781596292192

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Book Description

In this complex and dynamic history, Russell M. Lawson navigates the story of the Piscataqua Valley from Martin Pring in 1603, through the turbulent Indian wars of colonial days, around the volatile American Revolution and into the smooth sailing of the nineteenth-century shipbuilding industry. In Dover, Durham, Exeter and the entire valley, Piscataqua played a major role in the foundation of the United States, all the while surrounded by the river's natural splendor.





The Usborne Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece

Author : Jane Chisholm (Editor)

Publisher :

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 28,21 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Greece

ISBN : 9780439322652

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Book Description

Explores the history of the early civilizations of Greece, as well as their architecture, art, poetry, drama, and music.



The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

Author : Helen Strudwick

Publisher : Amber Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 43,32 MB

Release : 2016-07

Category : Egypt

ISBN : 9781782744368

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Book Description

A wealth of information on ancient Egypt.



The Encyclopedia of Ancient History

Author :

Publisher : Lorenz Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 13,61 MB

Release : 2000

Category : History, Ancient

ISBN : 9780754805922

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Book Description

Step back in time to discover the wonders of the ancient world.



Encyclopedia of World History

Author : Fiona Chandler

Publisher : Usborne Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,12 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Chronology, Historical

ISBN : 9780794526887

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Book Description

You will find the history of the world covering the major civilizations, rulers and events. The book paints a vivid picture of everyday life over thousands of years.



The Encyclopedia of the Ancient Roman Empire

Author : Carlos Gómez

Publisher : Amber Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,51 MB

Release : 2025-01-15

Category : History

ISBN : 9781838865689

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Book Description

From the death of Julius Caesar to Nero, The Encyclopedia of the Ancient Roman Empire is an outstanding celebration of classical antiquity. Ranging from farming to architecture, Rome’s Catacombs to Hadrian’s Wall, and from assassinations to the Barbarian invasions, the book expertly explores the history of the Roman Empire at its peak.



The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece

Author : Nigel Rodgers

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,70 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Greece

ISBN : 9780754823575

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Book Description

The legacy of the ancient Greeks has shaped our world. Their military prowess, political sophistication, and cultural innovations continue to influence modern society. This reference guide evokes the magnificent heritage of classical Greece.