Ancients in Their Own Words |
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| Series title: | Ancients in Their Own Words Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60870-063-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cavendish Square Publishing LLC
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| Imprint: | Cavendish Square |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $131.16USD $142.00 |
Book Description:
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The great civilizations of the ancient world can seem remote and static--unless we consider the written records left behind by people living during that dangerous and fascinating time. Ancients in Their Own Words brings to life the everyday experience of ancient people through written accounts of their rulers, laws, conquests, myths, marriages, and religious beliefs. From familiar documents such as the Rosetta Stone and the Code of Hammurabi, to obscure accounts of gladiators,...
More DescriptionThe great civilizations of the ancient world can seem remote and static--unless we consider the written records left behind by people living during that dangerous and fascinating time. Ancients in Their Own Words brings to life the everyday experience of ancient people through written accounts of their rulers, laws, conquests, myths, marriages, and religious beliefs. From familiar documents such as the Rosetta Stone and the Code of Hammurabi, to obscure accounts of gladiators, soldiers, priests, and politicians, here is a fresh look at a dynamic period in human history.