This richly illustrated reference to homes and homemaking throughout history enables you to compare the food, habits and customs around the world, tracing the similarities and differences in the way daily life is conducted.
Journey through the history of human culture in the ancient worlds in this stunning volume. Lots of interactive practical projects to make and do put learning into practice.
Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 1800s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degass life by taking an in-depth look at some of his most famous works of art. Facts about this artist and the techniques he employed are presented alongside historical images as well as images of Degass masterpieces. Sidebars provide additional information about the life and work of one of the founders of Impressionism.
Briefly describes conditions in classical Greece, looks at weapons, armor, battle formations, and tactics, and shows naval battles, Spartan training, and siege warfare