Life long ago

Recounts the struggles and triumphs of life in classical Rome.

In this survey of ancient Athens, the reader sees an instrument maker's shop, where a lyre is being made by scooping out the insides of a tortoise shell, becomes part of the crowd at the Panathenaic Stadium where the athletic contests are held, stands at the entrance to the Parthenon and, with a Greek farm boy, witnesses a young slave being sold--Publisher.

Describes, as supported by archaeological evidence, the development of early cities in Mesopotamia from small hamlets to centers of culture which influenced subsequent civilizations. Includes a glossary of terms and names.

Recounts the struggles and triumphs of life in classical Rome.

"A close-up view of ancient Rome in pictures and text. It describes Roman food, games, architecture, soldiers, transportation and communication. Contains a list of Roman gods, with the names of their Greek counterparts." -Library Journal - pocket.

Pictures with an explanatory text present a visual review of everyday life in ancient Rome.

A high-ranking Egyptian official leaves his post on the upper Nile and journeys to his home near the Mediterranean Sea to retire. On the way he visits the Pharaoh, goes to a market, and plans his burial. This imaginary trip gives a close-up view of an ancient world.

In this survey of ancient Athens, the reader sees an instrument maker's shop, where a lyre is being made by scooping out the insides of a tortoise shell, becomes part of the crowd at the Panathenaic Stadium where the athletic contests are held, stands at the entrance to the Parthenon and, with a Greek farm boy, witnesses a young slave being sold--Publisher.

A high-ranking Egyptian official leaves his post on the upper Nile and journeys to his home near the Mediterranean Sea to retire. On the way he visits the Pharaoh, goes to a market, and plans his burial. This imaginary trip gives a close-up view of an ancient world.