Ancient Civilizations: A Concise Guide to Ancient Rome, Egypt, and Greece - Paperback

by Hourly History (Author)

Ancient CivilizationsThree Books in One + Free Bonus- Ancient Rome: A History From Beginning to End
- Ancient Greece: A History From Beginning to End
- Ancient Egypt: A History From Beginning to End
- FREE BONUS

Ancient RomeRome is a city of myth and legend. The Eternal City, the city of the seven hills, the sacred city, the caput mundi, the center of the world, Roma, Rome, by any of her many names is a city built of history and blood, marble and water, war and conquest. Inside you will read about...- Legendary Beginnings
- The Senate and the People
- Ave Caesar
- Empire
- Rulers of the World
- The Fall
- Legacy

From legendary beginnings, a city rose from the swamp surrounded by the seven hills and split by the Tiber River. Built and rebuilt, a sacred republic and a divine empire, blessed by a thousand gods and by One, the story of her rise and fall has been told and retold for a thousand years and is still relevant in today's world, as echoes of her ancient glory have shaped our culture, laws, lifestyle and beliefs in subtle and pervasive ways.

Ancient GreeceAncient Greece was the birthplace of advances in government, art, philosophy, science, and architecture-all of which continue to influence the world today. Warriors and diplomats, scientists, artists, and the first comedians; the achievements of this ancient society have formed a strong foundation to be built upon by later cultures.

Inside you will read about...- Mount Olympus
- Polis
- Athens and Sparta
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Art and Architecture
- Science

From the ancient origins of the Olympic Games through to art, architecture, language, and even the very way we view and investigate the world around us, the legacy of the culture and civilization of ancient Greece still burns brightly in the modern world.

Ancient EgyptAncient Egypt was a highly developed civilization that lasted for thousands of years and left behind fascinating clues in the form of impressive structures and monuments. It was a culture balanced between the lush fertility of the Nile Valley and the barrenness of the surrounding vast deserts. The same balance holds true for our knowledge of the history of Egypt. In spite of the evidence we have, so much remains hidden and yet to be fully understood.

Inside you will read about...- The Nile
- The Gods and Goddesses
- The Book and the Dead
- The Pyramids
- Magic, Plagues and Curses
- Famous Pharaohs
- Immortality

New methods of scientific investigation reveal new ways of interpreting the ancient evidence. As the shifting desert sands overflowed and then disclosed the Great Sphinx, after thousands of years of study ancient Egypt still holds much that has yet to be revealed.