Picturing the past

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Ancient Egypt

2004
An illustrated overview of ancient Egypt that covers the government, agriculture, slavery, religion, pyramids and temples, mummies, writing, families and houses, war, and art, and includes a time line and glossary.

Mesopotamia

Iraq in ancient times
2004
Presents a collection of photographs and drawings depicting life in ancient Mesopotamia and illustrates how buildings and objects looked, how they were used, and how archaeologists gather information.

Ancient Rome

2004
Provides information about various aspects of life in ancient Rome, looking at a Roman town, and discussing food, shopping, transportation, the military, worship, and other topics. Includes a time line and glossary.

Ancient Greece

2004
Chronicles the history of ancient Greece and provides information on their educational and governmental systems, religion, sports, crafts, medicine, festivals, and slavery.
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