Examines the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia describing Mesopotamian society and everyday life, rulers and law, contributions such as the plow, pottery wheel, copper and bronze smithing, writing, and mathematics.
Examines the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia describing Mesopotamian society and everyday life, rulers and law, contributions such as the p...
Living in Ancient Egypt primarily focuses on an "ideal" period set some time in the later Pharaonic Era. This book examines all the aspects of daily life across all strata of Egyptian society, from the priestly caste to the lowliest peasant farmer and the slaves, from food to religious beliefs. Coverage includes the Egyptian farming cycle, the pharaoh's role, marriage and divorce, education and trade, and entertainment and games in Egyptian society.
Living in Ancient Egypt primarily focuses on an "ideal" period set some time in the later Pharaonic Era. This book examines all the aspects of daily l...
Living in Ancient Greece primarily focuses on an "ideal" period set some time in the Classical period of Perikles. This book examines all the aspects of daily life across all strata of Greek society, from the aristoi to the Metics and slaves, from food to religious beliefs. Coverage includes major Greek heroes, the mystery of oracles, festivals and their origins, fishing and farming, what Greeks ate, training of athletes, and the importance of drama in daily life.
Living in Ancient Greece primarily focuses on an "ideal" period set some time in the Classical period of Perikles. This book examines all the aspects ...
Explores the ancient civilization of Rome by examining all aspects of daily life across all strata of society and focusing on the cycles of farming and trade, marriage and family life, education, and entertainment.
Explores the ancient civilization of Rome by examining all aspects of daily life across all strata of society and focusing on the cycles of farming an...
Living in Medieval Europe focuses primarily on two "ideal" periods set in 1100 and 1450, generally in England. This book examines all the aspects of daily life across all strata of pre-Norman and feudal society, from the barons and bishops to the serfs, from food to religious beliefs. Coverage includes the feudal system, a typical village, life in the castle, the medieval church, and the growth of towns in the 15th century.
Living in Medieval Europe focuses primarily on two "ideal" periods set in 1100 and 1450, generally in England. This book examines all the aspects of d...
The Roman Empire, AD 108. Emperor Trajan, busy rebuilding Rome, decides to combine a sightseeing tour of Egypt s ancient monuments with an expedition to raid the Nile s vast treasure trove of Greek and Egyptian statuary for the embellishment of his many building projects. For this he needs along his master of imperial ceremonies and statuary, Junilla Rufia, and she won t go anywhere without her son Rufio and he won t leave behind his lover, the noble Quintus. And so the adventurous young men are whisked off to a tour of the exotic land aboard the mighty cruise boat Cleopatra of the Nile in...
The Roman Empire, AD 108. Emperor Trajan, busy rebuilding Rome, decides to combine a sightseeing tour of Egypt s ancient monuments with an expediti...
