Based on close observation of many types of artefacts from pottery to textiles, this visual anthology of over 300 designs & patterns reveals the variety & complexity of ideas employed over a period of 3000 years by the artists & craftsmen of Ancient Egypt. ...

Books Kids Reference & Non-Fiction Books Would you rather row a Roman vessel or be a chariot racer? Eat stuffed dormice or parrot heads? Only you can decide! Adventure into the fascinating world of ancient Rome with this new Would You Rather book! Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the ancient Roman world. Prepare to decide what sort of Roman food you would rather eat, what Roman jobs you would be prepared to try your hand at, & much more! Each situation is filled with fascinating & hilarious details about Roman history
- rediscover familiar favourites like Julius Caesar, & delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing civilization. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008521806 •†Author: Clive Gifford •†Publisher:†  Harper Collins Publishers •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 135 •†Dimensions:†19.7 x 12.7 x 1 cm
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Books Kids Reference & Non-Fiction Books Would you rather be a pharaoh or a pharaoh's servant? Cleopatra or Queen Hatshepsut? Only you can decide! Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. With over 20 'would you rather' questions, prepare to decide if you would rather mummify dead bodies or learn the Egyptian alphabet, be an Egyptian priest or barber, go to war on foot or in a chariot…and much more! Each situation is filled with fascinating & hilarious details about Egyptian history
- rediscover familiar favourites such as Tutankhamun, & delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing civilization. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008521783 •†Author: Clive Gifford •†Publisher:†  Harper Collins Publishers •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 144 •†Dimensions:†19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm
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Traces the course of Greek history from the Minoan & Mycenaean kingdoms to the rival city-states of Athens & Sparta to Alexander the Great's empire & the rise of Rome. This account celebrates the extraordinary legacy of Greek civilisation: the epics of Homer; the tragedies of Agamemnon & Sophocles; & the birth of democracy. ...

A highly stimulating Very Short Introduction to the history of Ancient Greek civilization, from the first documented use of the Greek language in about 1400 BCE, through the glories of the Classical & Hellenistic periods, to the foundation of the Byzant ...

This book is a study of one of the most important periods in human history, from the fall of Troy to the rise of Alexander the Great. This book features images of old Greek historical context. The size of this book is 24.1cm in height & 17cm wide. ...

The stories of ancient Greece are still as vivid as they always were. This book retells in words & pictures five of the greatest stories ever told: " Jason & the Argonauts", The Twelve Labours of Heracles, The Trojan War, The Voyage of Odysseus (Ulysses), & " The Adventures of Perseus". Each section begins with an introduction to the characters to make the story easier to follow. This book

Includes:: ' Ask the Storyteller' for extra information as the tale unfolds. It contains a detailed glossary & a full index.

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Formidable & sophisticated, triremes were the deadliest battleships of the ancient world & at the height of their success the Athenians were the dominant exponents of their devastating power. This book offers an analysis of the potent battleship; the ...

A guide to the ancient Olympic Games. It traces their mythological & religious origins, & describes the events, the sacred ceremony & the celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival. It covers the diet & medical treatment of athletes, sponsorship, patronage, propaganda & revivals of the Games. ...

Explores the spiritual

Dimensions of a struggle going on in nearly every modern woman's soul. This work portrays this

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