history, ancient

An informative account of early history from the rise of the first cities to the fall of the Roman Empire.

Covers the lives of important personages from the ancient world.

Contains information about the events, personalities, ideas, arts and lifestyles of the ancient empires, from Philip of Macedonia to his son, Alexander.

Illustrated timecharts trace the unfolding of human history around the world from prehistory to the Renaissance.

Contains articles that provide information on a variety of Western and non-Western civilizations and cultures of the ancient and medieval world, from prehistory to the dawn of the European Renaissance; arranged chronologically by era, with illustrations, photographs, maps, glossaries, and comparative time lines.

A pictorial guide to the civilizations, people, traditions, and landmarks of the ancient world, featuring twenty maps, each with descriptive text, illustrations, photographs, and time lines.

Tells the story of the ancient world, from the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China; through the glories of Greece and Rome; to the fall of the Roman empire.

Contains fact cards that present information about the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, the Mediterranean, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, as well as the cities of Jericho and Catal Huyuk; discussing laws and government, literature, religions, crops, and other topics.

Simple verses and illustrations introduce young readers to the world of ancient Rome, describing its people, places, and culture.