Presents an introduction to Roman civilization, discussing such topics as the religion, art, architecture, commerce, transportation, food, technology, housing, and literature of the ancient society.
Introduces medieval civilization, focusing on how society, religion, and advances in technology affected art and architecture in Europe during this time period.
Presents an introduction to Greek civilization, discussing such topics as the history, religion, art, architecture, entertainment, military practices, and government of the ancient society.
This book helps children understand the past through paintings, murals, sculpture, architecture, and everyday objects - much of it originally designed for placating the gods, bringing a successful harvest, observing traditions and rites, or increasing an individual's social standing. Each book is divided into thematic chapters such as how people lived, worked, socialized, fought wars, worshipped, and made new discoveries and conquests.
The world of the Ancient Greece is explored in an interesting and new way. Objects and artifacts are highlighted and fully explained, which gives a lesson in history, social studies, government, religion, and culturebut all through art! The book is divided into thematic chapters such as how people lived, worked, socialized, fought wars, worshipped, and made new discoveries and conquests.
This illustrated history of Ancient Rome is a comprehensive guide that takes readers through the stages that culminated as one of the greatest civilizations in history. Students get a close look at the empires origins and the everyday life of its incredible citizens.
Introduces medieval civilization, focusing on how society, religion, and advances in technology affected art and architecture in Europe during this time period.
Matilde Serao (1857-1927) is widely regarded as the most successful Italian woman journalist of the nineteenth century. She published over forty books, wrote a very popular newspaper column, founded four newspapers, and brought up five children. A great observer of life, her works focused directly on the most pressing problems of a newly-unified Italy; urban poverty, and the North/South divide. Serao's short stories and by-lines appeared in most of the outstanding periodicals of the day.
This book helps children understand the past through paintings, murals, sculpture, architecture, and everyday objects - much of it originally designed for placating the gods, bringing a successful harvest, observing traditions and rites, or increasing an individual's social standing. Each book is divided into thematic chapters such as how people lived, worked, socialized, fought wars, worshipped, and made new discoveries and conquests.
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