DK Classic History Collection 3 Books Set (Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece)
Ancient Egypt
Take a journey through Ancient Egypt and see how the pharaohs once lived!
An enticing and insightful guide that covers 3000 years of life under the pharaoh's rule (c.3200-30 BCE), from the early kings of Egypt to the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest, this book explains it all!
Written by a team of respected Egyptologists, this Egyptian history book includes:
- Themed spreads which explore developments in areas such as religion, writing, painting, ceramics, and medicine
- Biography spreads which feature the lives of the most influential pharaohs and queens
- Detailed maps which set the main sites in context, and show the growth of the civilisation and its trade network
- An 80-page reference section which provides a directory of the pharaohs, gods, and goddesses
Unlock every aspect of Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs such as Tutankhamen, discover the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza and even ordinary people's everyday lives and beliefs. From 31 Egyptian dynasties and 3000 years of history to the time of Narmer, and to that of Cleopatra and so much more, this is the perfect comprehensive guide to Egypt's ancient civilisation.
Ancient Rome
Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline.
Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world.
Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire.
Step back in time in the pages of this history book to discover:
- Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering.
- Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures.
- Sections on rulers, gods and goddesses, and key sites.
Ancient Greece
Embark upon a fascinating journey through ancient Greece – from its rise and fall to its lasting legacy throughout the Western world.
Spanning more than 3,000 years, Ancient Greece explores the tumultuous history of this glorious empire in vivid detail – from its Minoan and Mycenaean origins to the apogee of the warring city-states of Athens and Sparta, and from the death of its most charismatic leader, Alexander the Great, to its ultimate defeat by Rome.
Sumptuous photography and authoritative, engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Greece, from art, entertainment, and schools of thought to politics, medicine, and war, while the myths and religious beliefs of the ancient culture are explored and explained in depth.
