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Introduces several female political, cultural, and social leaders in different ancient civilizations.

Presents twelve essays that examine ancient civilizations and cultures around the world, with photographs, maps, sidebars, a glossary, timeline, research and activity suggestions, and an index. Includes biographies that tell the life stories of thirty-eight individuals who had great influence on the civilizations in which they lived.

The volume traces the evolution of the ancient Greek warrior, from the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, to the rise of Macedonia under Philip II and Alexander the Great.

Ancient civilizations of Iraq, Egypt, India, China, Central America and other regions are the focus of this remarkable contribution to student reference.

Looks at battles that were fought during ancient times through 554 A.D., describing the battles, leaders, and technology that cinched success, or ensured defeat.

Readers learn about famous women in power, important goddesses, and many other interesting details of the time period.

Contains alphabetically arranged essays that examine the lives of 150 women of the ancient world, and includes an additional thirty entries that provide insight into various aspects of the ancient world, covering themes such as clothing, work, and sexuality.