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The Hellenistic Age: A Short History (Modern Library Classics)
by Peter Green  Publisher Comments The Hellenistic Age chronicles the years 336 to 30 BCE, a period that witnessed the overlap of two of antiquity’s great civilizations, the Greek and the Roman. Peter Green’s remarkably far-ranging study covers the prevalent themes and events...
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Rise of the Roman Empire (79 Edition)
by Obye Polybius Synopsis In writing his account of the relentless growth of the Roman Empire, the Greek statesman Polybius set out to help his fellow-countrymen understand how their world came to be dominated by Rome. This text presents a translation of his work....
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Daughters of Isis : Women of Ancient Egypt (94 Edition)
by Joyce A. Tyldesley Synopsis An examination of the daily routine of dynastic Egypt from a female viewpoint, using a combination of historical, archaeological and ethnographic evidence to review those aspects of life most relevent to women....
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King Tutankhamun: The Treasures of the Tomb
by Zahi Hawass Publisher Comments The ultimate book on King Tut and his tomb—the most exciting archaeological find the world has ever known. The fabulous treasures of Tutankhamun have fascinated the public since their discovery by Howard Carter in 1922. Many books have been written...
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The Complete Valley of the Kings: Tombs and Treasures of Egypt's Greatest Pharaohs
by Nicholas Reeves Publisher Comments "For all those interested in the burial practices in New Kingdom Egypt, this should be the first book to consult. " —Journal of the American Oriental Society This account of the Valley of the Kings brings together the art, archaeology, and history...
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Penguin Classics #253: The Campaigns of Alexander
by Arrian And De Selincourt Synopsis This is a generally reliable account of the life, character, and military operations of the great conqueror, written by a Greek historian and military administrator for the Romans 400 years after the events it relates....
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Los Egipcios (Vida y Costumbres en la Antiguedad)
by Felipe Sen Montero Publisher Comments Reflecting on the daily life of people in history, this series examines the culture of ancient civilizations and their time in history. They provide the reader with a glimpse of how each culture lived, worked, related to one another, and worshipped, as...
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A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society, and Culture
by Sarah Pomeroy Publisher Comments This book reestablishes the importance of religion in the historical assessment of the Glorious Revolution and its consequences. The distinguished scholars who contributed to this volume explore a variety of themes, including the nature of religious...
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Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts: How the Ancients Inspired the Founding Fathers
by Carl J. Richard Synopsis This lively and engaging book is the only popular work to explore the profound impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on the founding fathers. Recounting the stirring stories the founders encountered in their favorite histories of Greece and Rome, renowned...
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Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs: A Book about Ancient Egypt
by Gail Gibbons Synopsis Accelerated Reader: Reading Level 5.2, 0.5 Points....
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Tutankhamun: Egypt's Most Famous Pharaoh (Pocket Essential)
by Bill Price Synopsis In 1922 Howard Carter uncovered what is still regarded as the most spectacular archaeological discovery ever made. Tutankhamun's tomb had remained hidden in the Valley of the Kings for more than 3000 years and its discovery caused a media sensation...
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Landmark Thucydides : a Comprehensive Guide To the Peloponnesian War (96 Edition)
by Thucydides Publisher Comments Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta "a possession for all time," and indeed it is the first and still most famous work in the Western historical tradition. Considered essential reading for generals, statesmen...
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The Complete Pyramids: Solving the Ancient Mysteries
by Mark Lehner Publisher Comments "A fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid of ancient Egypt."—Atlanta Journal Constitution Mark Lehner brings his many years of field research in Egypt to this definitive book. He examines the pyramids in unprecedented detail, covering...
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Histories (98 Edition)
by Herodotus Publisher Comments "The father of history," as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Compelled by his desire to "prevent the...
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Greek Way (93 Edition)
by Edith Hamilton Synopsis The aim of this work is not a history of events but an account of the achievement and spirit of Greece. Edith Hamilton is also the author of "The Roman Way"....
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The Rise and Fall of Athens: Nine Greek Lives
by Plutarch And Scott Kilv Publisher Comments Nine Greek biographies illustrate the rise and fall of Athens, from the legendary days of Theseus, the city's founder, through Solon, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, and Alcibiades, to the razing of its walls by Lysander....
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History of the Later Roman Empire Volume 1
by John B Bury Publisher Comments Volume 1 of classic history. One of the world's foremost historians chronicles the major forces and events in the history of the Western and Byzantine Empires from the death of Theodosius (A.D. 395) to the death of Justinian (A.D. 565)....
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The Complete Pompeii
by Joanne Berry Publisher Comments A gloriously illustrated and comprehensive survey of the most famous ancient site in the world. The dramatic story of Pompeii's destruction has been handed down to us by Roman writers, its paintings and mosaics have astonished visitors since their...
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Assassination of Julius Caesar : People's History of Ancient Rome (03 Edition)
by Michael Parenti Publisher Comments Most historians, both ancient and modern, have viewed the Late Republic of Rome through the eyes of its rich nobility. In The Assassination of Julius Caesar, Michael Parenti presents us with a story of popular resistance against entrenched power and...
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Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter
by Thomas Cahill Synopsis In the fourth volume of the acclaimed Hinges of History series, Thomas Cahill brings his characteristic wit and style to a fascinating tour of ancient Greece....
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