The Ancient World
2 primary works • 3 total works
Book 6
This work is part of a comprehensive series of reference books providing a look at the way of life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient cultures. It begins with early African kingdoms such as Kush, Mali, Ife and Zimbabwe, before moving on to Benin, its warrior kings, contact with Europe, decline and fall. It then turns to later kingdoms, Asante and the Zulus. The second half looks at politics and society, trade, military life, religion, art and everyday life in the kingdoms, especially Benin. The final chapter examines their legacy for present day Africa.
Book 9
Opening with a description of the origins of the great civilization of ancient Rome, this book looks at the seven Etruscan kings, the republic, and the imperial era, including the civil wars and the rise and fall of the Caesers. It ends with an account of the decline and fall of Rome, and the Roman legacy. In between, aspects of Roman life are looked at, including politics, religion, art, science and everyday life. This book forms part of a series of reference works which provide a major look at the way of life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient culture. Its emphasis is on primary source material, both textual and illustrative and numerous contemporary quotations offer insights into how life was actually lived.
Learn about the graet kingdoms of Africa and how it is to live there.