ancient history

Presents a brief overview of the systems of governments of the ancient world, from the earliest civilizations of the fertile crescent, the Nile valley, the Indus valley, the Huang He Valley of China, to Japan, Europe, and the Americas, and covers a range of goverments: democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, republic, and theocracy.

Tells about the life, death, and tomb of Tutankhamen and what was happening elsewhere in the world in his time.

The story of the ancient world: Egypt; Mesopotamia, including the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Persian Empires; Greece; and Rome. Emphasis is placed on the social history: the daily life and customs, religion, and methods of warfare, but political history and the great leaders of each country are also described--Publisher.

Presents an overview of war from the beginning of recorded history to the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century A.D., including information about Rome, Egypt, Greece, Persia, and China.

Photographs and text describe the birth of civilization in Sumer, the pharoahs in Egypt, the Aegean Empire, and civilization in Asia.

Discusses the accounts of Greek historian Herodotus and the exploration of the world in which he lived.

Tells the story of Egyptian ruler Tutankhamun, and looks at what was happening in each of seven regions of the world during the time in which he lived. Includes a time line and a map.

Discusses Norse mythology with background information describing the history, geography, religious beliefs, and values of the culture that created the mythology.

This colorful book for young readers includes the rousing tales of Aeneas's danger-filled journey to Italy, where he founded the Roman race; Romulus's establishment of the city of Rome; brave Horatius's single-handed defense of Rome's main bridge against an entire army; and much more.

Explores the history of the ancient world to the fall of Rome through the myths and stories of people who lived in Sumer, Egypt, India, China, Greece, Mesopotamia, and Rome.