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Lost Civilizations - The Ancient Greeks
Don Nardo
Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 22, 2001)From Homer's ILIAD, recounting the deeds of the heroes of the Trojan War, to the magnificent Parthenon temple atop Athens's Acropolis, the fascinating story of the ancient Greeks is told here, with special emphasis on the archaeological and other evidence modern scholars use to reconstruct this vanished people.
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Lost Civilizations - The Ancient Romans
Don Nardo
Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 22, 2001)The incredible panorama of Roman civilization, from the founding of Rome on the famous seven hills in 753 B.C. to the fall of its empire to European Germanic tribes in A.D. 476, is presented here, along with some of the more important literary and archaeological evidence for this influential people.
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Lost Civilizations - The Ancient Persians
James Barter
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Oct. 10, 2005)The ancient Persians created a society in which art and architecture flourished alongside religion and law. Though the mighty Persian Empire fell after a little more than two centuries, its influence remained strong for years to come.
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Lost Civilizations - The Han Dynasty
Myra Immell
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Aug. 30, 2002)Han emperors ruled ancient China for more than 400 years. Under their rule, education, the arts, and the sciences grew in importance, and China came to rival the Roman Empire in power and in size.
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Lost Civilizations - The Anasazi
William W. Lace
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Jan. 28, 2005)Centuries before Europeans came to America, the Anasazi of the Southwest were building multistory complexes containing hundreds of rooms. Then, almost as suddenly as these majestic buildings flowered, they were abandoned. Scientists think they know where the Anasazi went, but why they left remains a mystery.
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Genghis Khan's Mongolian Empire
Thomas Streissguth
Hardcover (Lucent, Oct. 18, 2005)Offers a historical overview of the rise of the Mongol Empire in Asia, its effects, and its legacy.
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The Vikings
Allison Lassieur
Hardcover (Lucent, May 1, 2001)Recounts the rise and fall of the Scandinavian seafarers known as the Vikings, and describes their raids, settlements, society, and religion.
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Ancient Greece: Birthplace of Democracy
Kim Covert
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)The next time you visit a theater to see a play or take part in a vote, you can thank the ancient Greeks. They invented both! The ancient Greeks also invented political speeches, fables, and more. Learn how the strength of Athens, along with open minded rulers, helped Greek ideas live on to modern times.
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The Holy Land
Dale Brown
Hardcover (Time-Life Books, July 31, 2004)Rare Book
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Ancient Egypt: Beyond the Pyramids
Kathleen W Deady
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2011)Imagine building a pyramid that stands more than 400 feet (123 meters) tall. Now imagine building it with stone blocks weighing thousands of pounds and no heavy equipment. The ancient Egyptians accomplished this job and more. Explore what makes ancient Egypt stand out as one of historys greatest civilizations, from its powerful pharaohs to its many inventions.
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Ancient Rome: A Mighty Empire
Muriel L. Dubois
Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2011)Ancient Rome's skilled army was its claim to fame. But a skilled army wasn't the only thing that made Ancient Rome a superpower. Ancient Romans also made many advances in architecture and transportation. Explore what makes ancient Rome one of history's greatest civilizations, from its republic government to its well organized, bustling cities.
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Ladybird Books
Hardcover (Random House Inc, March 1, 1982)THIS IS A "GREAT SMALL" BOOK. A DIGEST OF ONE OFTHE MOST AMAZING CIVILIZATIONS.