Provides information on what it was like to be in the Roman army through a fictional manual for legionaries, discussing how to get accepted into the ranks, what to wear on a campaign, how to tell a Berber from a Pict, how to storm a city, and other topics.
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.
A history of the technology of ancient Rome including its agriculture and trade, transportation and warfare, art and architecture, and technology of medicine.
A history of the technology of ancient Japan including its art and architecture, the art of war, technology of science and medicine, and transporation.
A history of the technology of ancient Greece including its agriculture and trade, system of writing, strategy of warfare, art and architecture, and technology of medicine.
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Egypt, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.
Explores modern Americans' views about war, addressing both sides of the issue and discussing how those views have been influenced by other aspects of pop culture.
