The Times Ancient Civilizations . A New Approach to the Ancient World
Language: English
Published by Times Books, London, 2002
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books, CARMARTHEN, United KingdomSue Lloyd-Davies Books
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Blue boards with bright silver gilt titling to the spine. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket, which is not price-clipped. There are NO Inscriptions or Marks. 192 pp. Illustrated with colour plates and maps. Bibliography; Glossary; Index. Overall, this is an Excellent, Very Clean, Tight and Bright Near 'As New' copy. "The Times Ancient Civilizations is a treatment of the societies which from which we inherit the basis of our own way of life. The book's coverage is global: Egyptians; Hittites; Assyrians; Romans; the Shang; the T'ang; the Chou; Olmecs; Toltecs; Aztecs; Incas; and the cultures of Africa and the Americas. All are examined in this reassessment of the ancient world, written by a team of leading young historians. With 60 maps and 200 pictures, the book attempts to bring to life the grandeur of Rome, the splendour of ancient Persia and the mysteries of the Mayans. For anyone with an interest in the history, society, politics, warfare and culture of the ancient world, 'The Times Ancient Civilizations' should be valuable reading. It covers the whole span of the ancient world, from the first stirrings of organized society in the Middle East through to the collapse of the Aztec and Inca cultures in America." ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.…
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- Title
- The Times Ancient Civilizations . A New Approach to the Ancient World
- Author
- Bowden, Hugh
- Publisher
- Times Books, London
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- As New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0007108591
- ISBN 13
- 9780007108596
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Archaeology. 'Classic' Studies, History & Politics. Churchill
The Times Ancient Civilizations is a richly-illustrated, beautifully-mapped and compellingly written treatment of the societies from which we inherit the basis of our own way of life.
The book’s coverage is truly global: Egyptians, Hittites, Assyrians, Romans, the Shang, the T’ang, the Chou, Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, Incas, the cultures of Africa and the Americas. All are examined in this radical reassessment of the ancient world, written by a team of leading young historians.
With 80 maps and 250 pictures, the book is a visual feast which brings to life the grandeur of Rome, the splendour of ancient Persia and the mysteries of the Mayans. For anyone with an interest in the history, society, politics, warfare and culture of the ancient world or simply a delight in a beautifully conceived visual treatment of history, The Times Ancient Civilizations is essential reading.
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