Ancient World

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Oxford University Press, 2008 - History - 78 pages
The Ancient World is the perfect subject for Stephen Biesty's illustrations - beautifully constructed, technologically advanced, and teeming with life. There are cross-sections, cut-aways and explosions, authoritative annotations, lists and explanations.Covers:Rome - including the Colosseum, the Forum, the Baths and chariot racing at the Circus MaximusEgypt - including the Valley of the Kings, the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and preparation of a mummy and Egyptian funeralGreece - including Athenian warships at the sacred island of Delos, the rich silver mines of Laurion, the Acropolis and the sacred oracle at DelphiThis book is destined to bring the ancient world to life for a wide range of readers.

About the author (2008)

Stephen Biesty is the winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book award, and was shortlisted for the two major UK picture awards - Greenaway and Maschler.

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