Ancient Civilizations category: 343 books

One of the most revered, legendary, and nonetheless complicated figures from the history of Rome, Julius Caesar was a master politician and military genius. In this book, Caesar's life and impressive accomplishments are related within the historical context of the Roman Republic, already an incredible...

The transformation of Rome from a republic into an empire was one of the most pivotal changes of its era, affecting the course of history for the Mediterranean world. Born at the time of civil and political unrest that embroiled Rome leading up to and surrounding the death of Julius Caesar, the man...

The importance of archaeological artifacts is explored in this fascinating book, full of real-life examples and photographs of objects and buildings that have been discovered. Readers will learn how artifacts of previous cultures, both near and far, help us learn more about the lives of people who...

MIT ÜBER 80 INTERAKTIVEN HOTSPOTS: Beeindruckende Animationen, spannende Links, viel Zusatzwissen! Warum bauten die Römer so viele Straßen? Wer ermordete Julius Cäsar? Welche Waffen besaß ein römischer Legionär? Gigantische Legionen, rasante Wagenrennen und gefährliche Gladiatorenkämpfe - dieses...

Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, but *Mummies...

I am the mighty pharaoh of Egypt. I control the River Nile, plan great cities, and make sure I am the richest person in all of Egypt—with the most exotic food and expensive clothes. After all, I get to make the rules: Peasants must live far away from me, my tomb must be magnificent and secure, and...

I am a fearless shogun, the military ruler of Japan. People are afraid of me—and they should be. I have even more power than the emperor. I followed the rules to achieve my high position—and you should, too. Social classes must stay in their proper places. I will not stand for uprisings or pirates....

I am a Roman emperor, and my empire stretches from the sunny Mediterranean to northern Europe. I can tell that you're impressed. There are several rules I follow to keep everything under control: It is my right to banish traitors to freezing Britain. I will conquer lands to gain riches—and more...

Climb the arid slopes of Colorado to discover the cave dwellings of the ancestral Pueblo Indians. Why were the homes built in the cliffs? How were they used and why did the Pueblo move? Travel along with scientists to find out how their discoveries shed light on the mysteries surrounding this important historical site. Unlocking the secrets of the past is just an artifact away!

Geography Matters in the Inca Empire looks at how the Inca Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Inca life through its geography. Read about how the mountainous Inca geography led to their development of terrace farming, how the Incas worshipped the...

In 1976, at the death of its longtime leader Mao Zedong, China was in a state of economic stagnation and social chaos. Mao's radical policies and continual political campaigns, including the disastrous Cultural Revolution, had taken a heavy toll on the Chinese people. By the end of the decade, however,...

This Child’s Outline of Greek and Roman Mythology is included in our Continuing Education Series to provide a useful study guide for children or for anyone who may be reading Greek or Roman mythology for the first time. The outline collapses the complex group of mythological characters and interactions...

Chinese culture has changed greatly over the years, but the Chinese people still celebrate the great changes in their culture and nation. This appealing book will teach readers about the incredible history of China, the Great Wall, and the various dynasties that ruled, including the Shang, Zhou, Qin,...

Once Akhenaton came to power in fourteenth-century Egypt, life changed dramatically. He completely reformed the country’s religion, and he replaced the traditional gods with a single god: Aton the sun god. His religious fervor went so far that he changed his own name to Akhenaton, meaning “beneficial...