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Text and accompanying photographs explain ancient coin-making methods, various forms of money, and the development of our modern money system.

Provides information about methods of ancient Roman warfare, their weapons, equipment, and armor. Depicts their border camps, sea warfare, their leaders and emperors, and includes maps, illustrations, photos, a glossary, and an index.

A history of the Spartan civilization, focusing on some of its prominent citizens, the ideals on which it was based, and how, despite the high values placed on masculine ideals, women were allowed an unusually dominant and powerful role.

Explains the development of weapons and tactics from the earliest clubs through the first firearms, and discusses armor, war animals, fortifications, siegecraft, and naval warfare.

A discussion of ancient Greek warfare, covering fortress cities, war on land and at sea, and the history of the Greeks at war, and profiling Alexander the Great.

A discussion of ancient Egyptian warfare, looking at foot soldiers, mounted soldiers, weapons and armor, sea battle, and leaders.

Examines ancient weapons and their uses in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece, Rome, and Mesoamerica.

Explains how the costume of the ancient cultures in Europe and around the Mediterranean changed and developed over 3000 years, from ancient Egypt to the late Roman Empire.

Outlines the geography and history of Ancient Egypt and describes, in text and illustrations, the materials and methods used to make clothing and the typical styles of the era.

Surveys the clothing and crafts of the ancient Egyptians and includes suggested activities for making similar items with modern materials.