Civilizations Of The Ancient World - A Visual Sourcebook

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Civilizations of the Ancient World offers a uniquely visual approach to exploring the cultures of the key civilizations of ancient times. By combining historic engravings with a modern commentary that is at once authoritative & accessible, it creates both a visual celebration & invaluable reference for all students of early history. The main section of the book focuses on ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Rome & Greece, offering a detailed exposition of each in turn through thematic spreads depicting many aspects of their cultures. Government, society, war, religion, work, leisure, shelter, food, costume & daily life are all unveiled in vivid detail through carefully designed compositions of both coloured & monotone engravings. A second section features timelines, maps & overviews of the other key civilizations that were flourishing throughout the world at that time. Thus the reader is offered both a close-up view of the four major peoples who hold an endless fascination for modern readers, plus a broader panorama of the global cultures that shaped the ancient world.