mediterranean region

The author follows the footsteps of Herodotus across Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Iraq to examine the places and cultures Herodotus described in his fifth-century narrative on the Persian War.

"Of all the world's ancient civilisations, it is perhaps Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750 BC to the end of the Roman Empire. Subjects covered include: philosophers such as Socrates and Plato; poets, including Sappho and Sophocles; monarchs and warriors from Alexander the Great to the brilliant Theban general Epaminondas; and memorably infamous figures such as the traitor Ephalites and Alexander's corrupt treasurer Harpalus."--BOOK JACKET.

A study of the ancient Mediterranean and its three major civilizations, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, beginning around 3200 B.C. and continuing through 600 A.D., discussing the art, architecture, philosophy, literature, and religious practices of each culture, and looking at key individuals like Homer, Julius Caesar, Jesus, and Aristotle.

Documents the spiritual history of the Mediterranean Basin, focusing on the ancient cultures from the region that have shaped the religions of the modern world.

"In his search for his sister Issi, Hylas is kidnapped and sold into slavery and must escape the Crows with the help of his friend Pirra and a lion cub"--Provided by publisher.

In the turbulent world of the Mediterranean Bronze Age, Hylas, a lowly twelve-year-old goatherd, thief, and outsider, journeys from the Greek mountains to Crete and Egypt, making allies with animals, battling tyranny, and withstanding the elemental powers of the gods of land and sea.

Profiles the ancient civilizations of the Near East and the Mediterranean, focusing on the civilizations of the ancient regions of southwest Asia and Egypt, as well as Greece and Rome.

Determined to fend for herself in a world where only men have real freedom, headstrong Helen, who will be called queen of Sparta and Helen of Troy one day, learns to fight, hunt, and ride horses while disguised as a boy, and goes on an adventure throughout the Mediterranean world.

A collection of over two hundred recipes for appetizers, breads, soups, meats, poultry, vegetables, pasta, desserts, and beverages from southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

A dying archaeologist gives Sam Grant his notebook, written in Ancient Greek, with his last request being that Sam keeps them safe, but when the KGB, the CIA, and the SIS begin to seek out Sam and the information he holds, he decides to travel to Greece to piece together the clues that could lead to an invaluable, ancient treasure.