Ancient Rome

by Peter Chrisp

Published 1 December 1961
Looks at what art reveals about historical civilizations and how history is portrayed through the art and architecture that remains. Focuses on events, politics, culture and everyday life during a significant period of history. Includes biographies of influential people

Mummy

by Peter Chrisp

Published 1 November 2004
Describes mummies found in various parts of the world includeing the insides of mummies of all kinds, how mummies were prepared, and examines the evidence about their cultures' beliefs in an afterlife.

Ancient Greece

by Peter Chrisp

Published 1 June 2000
Describes the life of an eight-year-old child named Cleon in ancient Greece, discussing families, homes, clothing, food, gods, sports, games, and things that people made.