Assyria was one of the most influential kingdoms of the Ancient Near East In this Very Short Introduction Karen Radner sketches the history of Assyria from city state to empire from the early 2nd millennium BC to the end of the 7th century BC Since the archaeological rediscovery of Assyria in the mid-19th century its cities have been excavated extensively in Iraq Syria Turkey & Israel with further sites in Iran Lebanon & Jordan providing important information The Assyrian Empire was one of the most geographically vast socially diverse multicultural & multi-ethnic states of the early first millennium BCUsing archaeological records Radner provides insights into the lives of the inhabitants of the kingdom highlighting the diversity of human experiences in the Assyrian Empire ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

The OS Historical Map series comprises of Ancient Britain & Roman Britain Each archaeological period is identified using different symbols & colours to show sites from the Stone Age through to the early Middle Ages against a modern map base double-sided to cover the whole country The Ancient Britain map & guide is complemented by a timeline that shows British events in relation to wider history Key sites of significant historical interest are highlighted using photographs text & thumbnail mapping from the OS Landranger map series Additional information such as a list of archaeological terms suggested reading & museums to visit is also included ...

Britain hides a remarkable native artistic tradition
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Ancient China A History surveys the East Asian Heartland Region
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Ancient Cities surveys the cities of the Ancient Near East Egypt & the Greek & Roman worlds from the perspectives of archaeology & architectural history bringing to life the physical world of ancient city dwellers by concentrating on evidence recovered from archaeological excavations Urban form is the focus the physical appearance & overall plans of the cities their architecture & natural topography & the cultural & historical contexts in which they flourished Attention is also paid to non-urban features such as religious sanctuaries & burial grounds places & institutions that were a familiar part of the city dweller's experience Objects or artifacts that represented the essential furnishings of everyday life are discussed such as pottery sculpture wall paintings mosaics & coins Ancient Cities is unusual in presenting this wide range of Old World cultures in such comprehensive detail giving equal weight to the Preclassical & Classical periods & in showing the links between these ancient cultures User-friendly features include use of clear & accessible language assuming no previous background knowledge lavishly illustrated with over 300 line drawings maps & photos historical summaries further reading arranged by topic plus a consolidated bibliography & comprehensive index new to the second edition a companion website with an interactive timeline chapter summaries study questions illustrations & a glossary of archaeological & historical terms Visit the website at httpcwroutledgecomtextbooks 9780415498647 In this second edition Charles Gates has comprehensively revised & updated his original text & Neslihan Yilmaz has reworked her acclaimed illustrations Readers & lecturers will be delighted to see a new chapter on Phoenician cities in the first millennium BC & new sections on Gobekli Tepe the sensational Neolithic sanctuary; Sinope a Greek city on the Black Sea coast; & cities of the western Roman Empire With its comprehensive presentation of ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern cities its rich collection of illustrations & its new companion website Ancient Cities will remain an essential textbook for university & high school students across a wide range of archaeology ancient history & ancient Near Eastern Biblical & classical studies courses ...

" Travel back in time with this fun book on Ancient Egypt for children Learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt decode Egyptian hieroglyphs & see how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built Packed with fun facts amazing pictures & quizzes this book is a great introduction to the world of the Egyptians Ideal for children who are crazy about history DK findout! Ancient Egypt covers every aspect of Ancient Egyptian life See if you can survive the game of childhood take a tour of an Egyptian home & find out how a mummy was made All the information is broken down into bite-sized chunks & the colorful illustrations bring history to life The perfect books for children aged 6-8 the DKfindout! series contains beautiful photography lively illustrations & key curriculum information It will satisfy any child who is eager to learn & acquire facts
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Discover Ancient Egypt & write about it! Find out about life in ancient Egypt from Egyptian fashion & culture to ancient gods & important Pharaohs Read about hieroglyphs & the Rosetta Stone & discover Tutankhamun&s famous tomb Ideal for readers aged 9 the Writing History series combines written evidence from the past with engaging writing activities to explore the fascinating worlds of ancient civilisations Children can learn exciting facts & be inspired to write their own historical documents including diary entries recipes letters speeches & much more! ...

Embark on a colorful journey to reveal a hidden Egypt! Explore Egyptian gods animals hieroglyphs designs & more as you color the elaborate artwork revealing vibrant details while learning unusual Egyptology facts & coloring tips along the way Learn about ancient Egypt color theory including the history of primary colors in the Egyptian palette their meaning & symbolism to inspire your own artistic coloring choices Use your imagination to color or follow the suggestions accompanying each art panel including techniques for adding texture shading & depth to your artwork ...

Offers a guide about ancient Egypt From the Great Pyramid of Giza to Tutankhamun's tomb this book explores one history's most remarkable civilisations Suitable for homework help it lets your child discover what life was like for Egyptians & how Pharaohs lived 72 pages DK ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Egypt captivates us like few other ancient civilizations but what was it like to actually live there as an ordinary person 3500 years ago? Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher goes on a fascinating journey in search of people like us not the great Pharaohs but the ordinary people who built & populated this incredible place creating a remarkable way of life & an extraordinary way of death Joann explores their homes workplaces & temples & she climbs down into their tombs to discover the remarkable world of these Ancient Egyptians both in life & the afterlife At the heart of this series (originally aired on BBC) are Kha & Meryt an architect & his wife who lived just outside the Valley of the Kings They left behind a treasure trove of information; their extraordinary tomb full of objects from their lives & deaths
- from make-up to death-masks loaves of bread to life-like figurines even the tools Kha used at work in the royal tombs Joann Fletcher uses this to travel into the remarkable world of these Ancient Egyptians both in life & the afterlife In this first episode we explore life in Ancient Egypt; the tightly packed houses where ordinary people lived the village that was their home how they dressed & what they ate Joann discovers their love poetry their enthusiasm for interior design & what it was like to work in the most famous cemetery on earth the Valley of the Kings In the second episode we discover a strange & mysterious world the Ancient Egyptian afterlife To them life was just a dress rehearsal for the perfect afterlife they were trying to reach Joann clambers into rarely visited tombs explores a treasure trove of long-buried objects & examines spectacular mummies to discover just why the Egyptians spent a fortune preparing for death & what they hoped to find when they got there
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