Life long ago

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.

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

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.