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1) The classical world: an epic history from Homer to Hadrian

Author

Lane Fox, Robin

Pub. Date

[2006]

Language

English

2) How civilizations die (and why Islam is dying too)

Author

Goldman, David P

Pub. Date

[2011]

Language

English

3) Japan

Author

Ellington, Lucien

Series

Asia in focus

Pub. Date

[2009]

Language

English

4) Eyewitness Ancient Greece

Author

Pearson, Anne

Series

Eyewitness books

Language

English

Description

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Introduces the land, history, and civilization of ancient Greece, describing everyday life, religion, politics, farming, trade, art, sport, and warfare.

5) Things about ancient Rome you wouldn't want to know!

Author

England, Victoria

Series

Top 10 worst

Pub. Date

2012.

Language

English

Description

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With facts boxes and sidebars offering additional information, this book introduces the worst things about living in ancient Rome, from slave labor to poor farmers working in the countryside.

6) Ancient Rome

Author

Benoit, Peter

Series

The ancient world

Pub. Date

2013.

Language

English

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Thinking about the Roman Empire

Description

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An exploration of ancient Rome offers insights into the civilization's history, institutions, myths, and traditions, and discusses its influence on modern society.

7) The bloody, rotten Roman Empire: the disgusting details about life in Ancient Rome

Author

Corrick, James A

Series

Fact finders. Disgusting history

Pub. Date

2011.

Language

English

Description

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"Describes disgusting details about daily life in ancient Rome, including housing, food, and sanitation"--Provided by publisher.

8) The imperial capitals of China: a dynastic history of the celestial empire

Author

Cotterell, Arthur

Pub. Date

2008.

Language

English

9) An uncommon history of common things

Author

Patrick, Bethanne

Pub. Date

2009.

Language

English

10) The birth of classical Europe: a history from Troy to Augustine

Author

Price, S. R. F

Pub. Date

2011.

Language

English

11) Ancient Maya

Author

Somervill, Barbara A

Series

The ancient world

Pub. Date

[2013]

Language

English

12) Rome: history and treasures of an ancient civilization

Author

Guaitoli, Maria Teresa

Pub. Date

[2006]

Language

English

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Thinking about the Roman Empire

13) Ancient Rome

Author

Malam, John

Series

Freestyle express
Time travel guides

Pub. Date

[2008]

Language

English

14) Romans!

Author

Van Vleet, Carmella

Series

Ancient civilizations
Explore your world!

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

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A full-color book for ages 7 to 10 that explores the world of ancient Rome through hands-on STEAM activities, fascinating facts about everyone from gods to ordinary people, and essential questions that get kids recognizing the source of the knowledge we enjoy today!

15) Byzantium and the crusades

Author

Harris, Jonathan

Pub. Date

2003.

Language

English

16) Ancient Mesopotamia

Author

Lassieur, Allison

Series

The ancient world

Pub. Date

2012.

Language

English

17) Ancient Egypt

Series

Facts at your fingertips. Ancient civilizations

Pub. Date

[2010]

Language

English

Description

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Presents an introduction to ancient Egypt, discussing its history, pharaohs, pyramids, agriculture, important cities, religion, and practices of warfare.