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Synopsis
Every empire falls. But their ideas never do.
The Roman Empire is gone.
So is Ancient Egypt.
Persia.
The Mongols.
The British Empire.
Yet every single day you still use what they built.
You drive on roads inspired by Roman engineering.
You tell time using a system developed thousands of years ago.
You use numbers passed through the Islamic Golden Age.
You eat potatoes, tomatoes, chocolate, and coffee because empires carried them across the world.
Built to Last explores the hidden legacy of history's greatest civilizations—not how they rose or fell, but what they left behind.
Inside you'll discover:
• Why Roman roads still influence modern infrastructure
• How Babylon gave us the 60-minute hour
• Why Egypt helped shape the calendar we still use
• How the Islamic Golden Age transformed mathematics and science
• Why English became the world's global language
• How empires changed the food on your plate
• The surprising origins of everyday words, laws, maps, and traditions
Written in a fast, engaging style, this book connects 5,000 years of history to the modern world, showing how ancient civilizations continue to shape our daily lives.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Ancient history
- World history
- Civilization
- Roman history
- Educational nonfiction
- Short, engaging history books
If you've ever wondered why the modern world looks the way it does, Built to Last reveals the remarkable story of the empires that are still with us today.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Every empire falls. But their ideas never do.The Roman Empire is gone.So is Ancient Egypt.Persia.The Mongols.The British Empire.Yet every single day you still use what they built.You drive on roads inspired by Roman engineering.You tell time using a system developed thousands of years ago.You use numbers passed through the Islamic Golden Age.You eat potatoes, tomatoes, chocolate, and coffee because empires carried them across the world.Built to Last explores the hidden legacy of history's greatest civilizations-not how they rose or fell, but what they left behind.Inside you'll discover: - Why Roman roads still influence modern infrastructure- How Babylon gave us the 60-minute hour- Why Egypt helped shape the calendar we still use- How the Islamic Golden Age transformed mathematics and science- Why English became the world's global language- How empires changed the food on your plate- The surprising origins of everyday words, laws, maps, and traditionsWritten in a fast, engaging style, this book connects 5,000 years of history to the modern world, showing how ancient civilizations continue to shape our daily lives.Perfect for readers who enjoy: Ancient historyWorld historyCivilizationRoman historyEducational nonfictionShort, engaging history booksIf you've ever wondered why the modern world looks the way it does, Built to Last reveals the remarkable story of the empires that are still with us today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798189119064
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