Ancient category: 10855 books

*Covers the history and culture of Ancient Egypt from 3,000-30 B.C.*Covers the history and culture of Modern Egypt from 1800-2012*Includes pictures of famous people, places, art, and events in Egypt*Includes a Table of Contents. Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably...

For millennia Pharaoh Akhenaten (reigned from 1351BC to 1334 BC) has been the outcast per excellence among ancient Egypt's long line of rulers. In ancient Egypt, after his reign was over he was branded "Sebiu" - the accursed heretic, the benighted one who would never from then on - forever...

Who is the lady who floated to the moon? Did a monkey really hatch from an egg? Did tears bring down the Great Wall of China? Does the sky rest on the legs of a turtle? In Explore Ancient Chinese Myths! With 25 Projects, readers ages 7 to 10 soar on a journey through ancient China to learn about history,...

IP Factly presents... "101 Facts… Ancient China!"Ancient China for Kids - Amazing facts, incredible images and super videos of this awesome civilisation. Ancient history books for kidsA fun and fascinating way for young readers to discover more about ancient China - the origins, society,...

Scholars in Egyptology have often debated the following question: was the ancient Egyptian society organized along patrilineal or matrilineal lines? In taking a fresh and innovative look at the ancient Egyptian family, Allen attempts to solve this long-standing puzzle. Allen argues that the matrilineal...

Ancient Mesoamerica drew world interest in the 19th century when photographs, drawings, and descriptions of discoveries of ruined cities in exotic locations in Mexico and Central America were published. These accounts from early explorers, archaeologists, and travelers made the cultures and archaeological...

This book reveals the Ancient Egyptian roots of Christianity, both historically and spiritually. This Expanded Version of the book consists of three parts to coincide with the terms of trinity. The first part demonstrates that the major biblical ancestors of the biblical Jesus are all Ancient Egyptian...

A comprehensive treatment of the Classical World in film and television, A Companion to Ancient Greece and Rome on Screen closely examines the films and TV shows centered on Greek and Roman cultures and explores the tension between pagan and Christian worlds. Written by a team of experts in...

Ancient ethical theories, based on the notions of virtue and happiness, have struck many as an attractive alternative to modern theories. But we cannot find out whether this is true until we understand ancient ethics--and to do this we need to examine the basic structure of ancient ethical theory,...

This book reveals several aspects of the Ancient Egyptian culture, such as the very remote antiquities of Egypt; the Egyptian characteristics and religious beliefs and practices; their social/political system; their cosmic temples; the richness of their language; musical heritage and comprehensive...

*Includes pictures of art depicting important people, places, and events in Tutankhamun's life.*Includes pictures of funerary objects found in Tutankhamun's tomb, including his iconic death mask.*Includes a description of the mummification process and burial of King Tutankhamun.*Discusses the "Curse...

How about an adventure for today? Life in Ancient Rome would surely confuse and excite you. The reason being the huge difference in how people lived their lives before, as well as the cultures and traditions prevalent during the time. Enjoy a good story with many pieces of information intact. Go ahead and grab this ebook today.

China has such a colorful history, literally and figuratively. Not only is it known for its art, it is also a hub of age-old cultures and traditions. In this book, you will learn the beginnings of it all as you read about the stories of ancient China. Set a time for reading because it is a self-paced learning technique that will get you places. Get a copy today.

Travel through time and explore the ancient empires of Rome, Byzantine, Inca and Persia. What were the characteristics of these empire that made them unique from the rest? What were their legacies? How did they live and what did they believe in? Questions like these, and more, will be answered in this ebook. Start reading today.