Ancient History Box Set For Dummies

Your one-stop resource for key ancient history facts Want to know more about ancient cultures, civilizations, and customs? Then look no further This indispensible box set covers three of the most important-and fascinating-periods in ancient history. Drawing from The Romans For Dummies, The Ancient Greeks For Dummies, and The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies, this value priced set includes essential facts, figures, and trivia from each nation, giving a rollercoaster account of what happened, when, and who did what. These lively guides are packed with need-to-know information and fun facts on the cultures, pastimes, heroes, and legacies of the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. You'll discover how these ancient civilizations came to be; how the people lived; the amazing events during their time; and why their influence can still be felt around the world today. This Ancient History Box Set For Dummies offers price-conscious readers three bestselling history topics in one value set Provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most intriguing periods in ancient history-ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt Guy de la Bedoyere is a well-known historian and archaeologist; Charlotte Booth is an Egyptologist who is the founder of her own Egyptology Society; Stephen Batchelor has written reviews for History Today and Current Archaeology The perfect one-stop library, Ancient History Box Set For Dummies is a must for all budding historians

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470745312
• ISBN13: 9780470745311
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 1152 Pages
• Weight: 5.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 2.9" x 7.6"