ancient history

This book explains that at least 90 percent of everything we know about Troy in the Late Bronze Age comes from the lips of Homer, an eighth-century-B.C. Greek poet, and also tells of Carl Blegen's "Troy and the Trojans," published in 1963.

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.

The Roman Empire brought the long-lasting societal order under the pharaohs to an end in 30 BCE, as Cleopatra's politics of seduction failed to save Egypt's sovereignty. Discover the mysterious culture of ancient Egypt from its origins until the end of Cleopatra's reign as the last pharaoh of Egypt.

This text is a guide to the study of classical civiliaztion, complete with stories, puzzles, projects, classroom activities, and an original play.

A chronology of the ancient world, from 10,000 B.C. to A.D. 799, featuring two parallel sets of historical information, the right-hand page listing political, military, and natural events; and the left-hand page providing data about various themes, including law, science, religion, the arts, and births and deaths.

A visual encyclopedia of early humans, first civilizations, and ancient cultures throughout the world.

13 defining moments from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the struggle over the Persian Empire. Examines moments that altered the course of history and shaped the modern world. Gives a comprehensive account of the famed leaders and brilliant military tactics that changed history. Visit locations around the world to examine what is known of these legendary encounters. Witness recreations of the crucial battles of Rome and beyond - from Cannae to Marathon to Thermopylae - and follow some of the greatest warriors of all time, including Hannibal, Spartacus, and Attila the Hun.