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Profiles men and women who shaped the ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Israel, China, Asia Minor, and other places.

Provides information about the women of ancient Rome, discussing their occupations, love, marriage, divorce, habits, economic and social status, and influences that affected their lives.

Describes women in ancient Greece through the Hellenistic age, including their legal rights and status, their home life, their roles in community activities, and their image in mythology, drama, and philosophy.

Contains entries that profile significant men and women of the ancient world, from prehistory to the fall of Rome, each with information on the subject's early life, notable achievements, and an overview of his or her place in history. Arranged alphabetically from Gaius Maecenas to Zoser.

Short biographies of 200 ancient women who pushed the boundaries of what society--and men--said they should or shouldn't do.

Explores how weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been used throughout history, tracing the origins of controversial weaponry and drawing connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, and modern methods of war and terrorism.

Traces the evolution of the art of warfare in the Greek and Roman worlds between 1600 B.C. and A.D. 800.

Surveys the clothing and crafts of the ancient Greeks and includes suggested activities for making similar items with modern materials.

Contains essays that provide information about the roles of women in twelve ancient civilizations around the world, discussing women's religious, political, public, economic, and domestic activities, their legal status, and their artistic endeavors.