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English
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The first volume in a new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Historian Bauer provides both sweeping scope and attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. Dozens of maps provide a geography of great events, while timelines give the reader...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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Introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history and the legacies they left behind, from the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans.
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Great battles for boys volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"In this installment of the bestselling series, boys travel to the ancient world to learn about twelve famous military battles that drastically altered world history. They'll also learn about the notable men who led those battles, including Alexander the Great, Julius Casaer, and William "Braveheart" Wallace, among many others. Beginning in Ancient Greece and Persia, the battles continue into the Middle Ages--including the Crusades--and conclude with...
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English
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Twenty-five-hundred years ago, civilizations around the world entered a revolutionary new era that overturned old order and laid the foundation for our world today. In the face of massive social changes across three continents, radical new forms of government emerged; mighty wars were fought over trade, religion, and ideology; and new faiths were ruthlessly employed to unify vast empires. The histories of Rome and China, Greece and India-- the stories...
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Chip Taylor Communications
Pub. Date
[2005]
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English
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Timeblazers Jen and Sam travel back in time with Alex to learn how ancient Rome has influenced Western civilization. First, he learns how Greeks and Romans believed in similar gods, but Roman names Mercury, Jupiter and Neptune have survived as planets. Then he discovers that Rome's name dates back to the legend of Romulus and Remus. Next he learns how Romans set up a Republic, which included a Senate, until 49 B.C. when Julius Caesar took over as...
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DK
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great. From Sumer, the world's earliest civilization, to the heyday of the Mayan Empire, the tour crosses every continent, taking in developments in urban planning, art and architecture, religion, warfare, trade, and cultural exchange. Discover how deep knowledge of the Sun,...
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First Run Features
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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John Scagliotti, executive producer of the landmark film *Before Stonewall*, guides us in a wondrous tour of erotic history, poetry and visual art in his new documentary on same-sex desire – from ancient times to Victorian crimes. Traveling all over the world and talking with dozens of experts on history, art and sexuality, he revels in lesbian love spells from ancient Rome, censored chapters of the Kamasutra, Native American two-spirit rituals...
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Teaching Co
Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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"This course combines a sweeping survey of all world history, from the beginnings of civilization up until the origins of the modern world were established, with targeted in-depth analysis of key figures, moments, and inventions. Its goal is to provide a solid foundational knowledge of the ancient world and deeper insight into the present."--Page 2 of scope note.
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