Reece, Katherine E.

"The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations. The books show how these civilizations began, how they developed and became large and important ones, and how they eventually died out. Trade, arts, education, and political and religious topics are all covered"--Provided by publisher.

Investigates the civilization of ancient Egypt, explaining where it was located, discussing who lived there, what people ate and wore, trade and commerce, beliefs and gods, and art and architecture, and looking at Egypt and Egyptians in the modern world.

Presents a study of the ancient Persian Empire, who these people were and where it was located, and discusses Cyrus the Great and Darius I, trade routes, art and architecture, and religious practice.

Investigates the civilization of ancient Rome, explaining where it was located, discussing who lived there, the conduct of daily life, what people ate and wore, trade and commerce, beliefs and gods, philosophy, science, art, and architecture, and looking at Rome and Romans in the modern world.

Contains an overview of ancient Greece, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the first people of the region, its history, geography, art, architecture, trade, and beliefs.

Describes the life of the ancient Israelites, covering their clothing, food, trade, wars, and religion.

Describes the lives of the ancient Phoenicians, covering their foods, crops, animals, clothing, trade, and religions, and includes a time line and a glossary.

Describes the world of the ancient Mesopotamians, describing their clothing, agriculture, arts, religion, and other aspects of their lives, and includes a glossary, a time line, and further reading lists.