The great civilizations of the distant past never cease to amaze us with their spectacular achievements - their ideas, writings and works of art still speak to us with an amazing freshness of imagination and workmanship. This book paints a vivid, multi-faceted portrait of the achievements of those civilizations set within their historical context, with a global reach that includes ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Chronicles of the Ancient World combines detailed commentary with over 170 stunning images to create a beautiful guide to the spiritual, cultural, technological and artistic innovation of these complex and fascinating societies.
- ISBN10 1780873212
- ISBN13 9781780873213
- Publish Date 25 October 2012
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Quercus Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 320
- Language English