Ancient History category: 8298 books

*Discusses the lives and influence of famous Athenians like Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Pericles, and more.*Explains the democratic system organized by the Athenians. *Describes how triremes were built and operated, as well as the method of naval warfare mastered by the Athenians. *Includes the famous...

Includes:•Charles River Editors original history of Ancient Athens •Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian War•Plutarchs Life of Pericles, Life of Alcibiades, Life of Nicias, Life of Demosthenes, Life of Themistocles•Plutarchs Comparison of Fabius Maximus with Pericles, Crassus with Nicias,...

This Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to key topics in the study of ancient history. Examines the forms of evidence, problems, approaches, and major themes in the study of ancient history Comprises more than 40 essays, written by leading international scholars Moves...

Contents History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 1 (of 12) History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 2 (of 12) History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume 3 (of 12) History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia,...

This collection of essays investigates histories in the ancient world and the extent to which the producers and consumers of those histories believed them to be true. Ancient Greek historiographers repeatedly stressed the importance of truth to history; yet they also purported to believe in myth,...

Like other volumes in this series, Ancient History from Coins demystifies a specialism, introducing students (from first year upwards) to the techniques, methods, problems and advantages of using coins to do ancient history. Coins are a fertile source of information for the ancient historian; yet...

36 black-and-white illustrations. VOLUME 7 OF THE SEVEN GREAT MONARCHIES OF THE ANCIENT EASTERN WORLD; OR, THE HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND ANTIQUITIES OF CHALDAEA, ASSYRIA, BABYLON, MEDIA, PERSIA, PARTHIA, AND SASSANIAN, OR NEW PERSIAN EMPIRE. According to Wikipedia: "Canon George Rawlinson (23 November...

Was Western civilization founded by ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians? Can the ancient Egyptians usefully be called black? Did the ancient Greeks borrow religion, science, and philosophy from the Egyptians and Phoenicians? Have scholars ignored the Afroasiatic roots of Western civilization as a result...

Mounting social inequality, the increased political polarization, and the republic's transformation into an empire of consumption - these are just a few of the similarities between modern America and ancient Rome. How does America relate to Europe, and how did the Romans see their Greek colonies -...

Volume 1 in the new Cambridge World History of Slavery surveys the history of slavery in the ancient Mediterranean world. Although chapters are devoted to the ancient Near East and the Jews, its principal concern is with the societies of ancient Greece and Rome. These are often considered as the first...

Provides a new narrative history of the ancient world, from the beginnings of civilization in the ancient Near East and Egypt to the fall of Constantinople Written by an expert in the field, this book presents a narrative history of Babylon from the time of its First Dynasty (1880-1595) until...

Offers a broad and unique look at Ancient Egypt during its long age of imperialism Written for enthusiasts and scholars of pharaonic Egypt, as well as for those interested in comparative imperialism, this book provides a look at some of the most intriguing evidence for grand strategy, low-level...

127 black-and-white illustrations. VOLUME 2 OF THE SEVEN GREAT MONARCHIES OF THE ANCIENT EASTERN WORLD; OR, THE HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND ANTIQUITIES OF CHALDAEA, ASSYRIA, BABYLON, MEDIA, PERSIA, PARTHIA, AND SASSANIAN, OR NEW PERSIAN EMPIRE. According to Wikipedia: "Canon George Rawlinson (23 November...

21 black-and-white illustrations. VOLUME 4 OF THE SEVEN GREAT MONARCHIES OF THE ANCIENT EASTERN WORLD; OR, THE HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND ANTIQUITIES OF CHALDAEA, ASSYRIA, BABYLON, MEDIA, PERSIA, PARTHIA, AND SASSANIAN, OR NEW PERSIAN EMPIRE. According to Wikipedia: "Canon George Rawlinson (23 November...