Books with title Ancient Egypt and Greece

Frequently cited as a land that birthed civilization and culture as we know it, the impact of ancient Greece on the world cannot be overstated. Its flourishing city-states laid the creative foundations for much of the literature, drama, art, and architecture we enjoy today, while advances in governance and law have shaped the development of democracy. This lively volume chronicles the major events and achievements of this dynamic society and profiles some of its most notable figures. Numerous maps, illustrations, and sidebars transport the reader to the ancient, awe-inspiring past of the Hellenic Republic.

Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives. This hands-on series lets them discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps. Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research. A powerful, graphic style combines with informative, sensitive text.

This book tells the story of ancient Greece - its history, culture, architecture, politics, wars, the myths and legends, the people and the details of their daily lives. Part of the "Eyewitness Guides" series, this book contains specially commissioned photo-collections assembled from many sources including specialist and private collections, museums and the natural world - compiled in association with The British Museum. The photographs feature armour, jewellery, buildings, marble statues, farm implements, clay tablets, children's toys, plus full-colour maps, models and reconstructions. Other published titles in the series include "Bird", "Rock & Mineral", "Skeleton", "Arms & Armour", "Tree", "Pond & River", "Butterfly & Moth", "Sport", "Shell", "Early People", "Mammal", "Music", "Dinosaur", "Plant", "Seashore", "Flag", "Insect", "Money", "Fossil", "Fish", "Car", "Flying Machine", "Ancient Egypt", "Ancient Rome", "Gem & Crystal", "Reptile", "Invention", "Weather", "Cat", "Bible Lands", "Explorer", "Dog", "Horse", "Cinema", "Costume", "Train" and "Boat".

Contents: The Ancient Egyptian World (The development of archaeology); Unlocking the Language (The Rosetta Stone, Scribes and scholars); Mummies and the Afterlife (The royal tomb at Deir el-Bahri, Making a mummy); The Pyramid Builders (The Great Pyramid at Giza, Pyramid designers and builders); Pharaohs and Government (The Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamen’s treasures, Egyptian society); Temples and Gods (The great temple complex at Karnak, Priests and worshippers); Everyday Life of the Wealthy (The tomb of Nebamun, Pastimes, Fashion); Everyday Life of the Workers (The workers’ village of Deir el-Medina, People at work, Farming and food); Archaeology Today, Timeline of Ancient Egypt, Timeline of Egyptian Archaeology.