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How do you sum up the ancient world in just 100 words? This book takes on the challenge!
With 100 carefully chosen words, each explained in just 100 words, this book provides a quick and fun insight into the characters, events and inventions of the ancient world. With entries on the Egyptians, the Phoenicians, the Minoans, the Greeks and the Romans, this book is an easy way to gain a rounded knowledge of the subject area, while also sparking discussion and provoking thought from readers, young and old.
What were pyramids used for?
How did the Romans fight battles?
Which Greek inventions are still used today?
Each word is brought to life with engaging illustrations and absorbing text, sure to inspire the imagination of budding historians.
Contents
CONTENTS
Introduction
EgyptiansNile
Mummies
Pharaohs
Amulet
Scribes
Sphinx
Osiris
Hieroglyphs
Cubit
Pets
Pyramids
Shabtis
Beer
Hatshepsut
Corvée
Vizier
Papyrus
Hittites
Tutankhamun
Cosmetics
Ra
Ramesses II
Nilometer
Horus
Rosetta
Cleopatra
Phoenicians
Purple
Alphabet
Byblos
Minoans
Minoans
Knossos
Minotaur
Greeks
Democracy
Athens
Hades
Olives
Coins
Olympics
Pankration
Stadion
Oracle
Salamis
Asklepios
Catapult
Agora
Theater
Parthenon
Sparta
Hoplites
Hercules
Archimedes
Alexander
Zeus
Socrates
Troy
Citizen
Plato
Aphrodite
Gymnasium
Aristotle
Gorgon
Hippocrates
Slaves
Trireme
Ostraca
Romans
Romulus
Aqueduct
Gladiator
Hypatia
Emperor
Spartacus
Hannibal
Caesar
Pozzolana
Numerals
Colosseum
Augustus
Grammaticus
Toga
Insula
Mosaic
Hypocausts
Roads
Legionary
Centurion
Liberti
Baths
Garum
Nero
Circus
Cena
Pompeii
Hadrian
Calendar
Praegustator
Attila
Barbarians
Graffiti
Byzantium
Author's Note
Timeline
Ancient World Map
Glossary
Index & Find Out More
