Chronicles of the Ancient World - Hardcover

Haywood, John

 
9781780873213: Chronicles of the Ancient World

Synopsis

The great civilizations of the distant past never cease to amaze us with their spectacular achievements - their ideas, writings and works of art still speak to us with an amazing freshness of imagination and workmanship. This book paints a vivid, multi-faceted portrait of the achievements of those civilizations set within their historical context, with a global reach that includes ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Chronicles of the Ancient World combines detailed commentary with over 170 stunning images to create a beautiful guide to the spiritual, cultural, technological and artistic innovation of these complex and fascinating societies.

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About the Author

Dr John Haywood is a Cambridge-educated expert on the history of Dark Age Europe. His authorial credits include The Cassell Atlas of World History and The Penguin Atlas of the Vikings.

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ISBN 10:  1848668961 ISBN 13:  9781848668966
Publisher: Quercus, 2015
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