history, ancient

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.

Describes the battles, rulers, and political upheavals in the war between Sparta and Athens.

This book, divided into one hundred illustrated topic panels, presents information on ancient history, from paintings on rocks in Australia which may be over 50,000 years old to the time of England's first kings.

Explores the ancient civilizations of Troy and Pergamum, including discussion of the Trojan War and the Great Altar.

Explores the ancient civilization of the Mycenaean, including discussion of the Bronze Age.

Explores the ancient city of Arabia and discusses the legends surrounding the kingdom.

Examines the lifestyles, food and drink, fashion, art and architecture, health and medicine, war and weaponry, religion, and other aspects of life in four ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Vikings.