Ancient Worlds

Travel Back in Time and Discover the First Great Civilizations

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Dorling Kindersley
23 April 2024

Series: DK Panorama

Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived

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 Maya, 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, sea, and stars enabled ancient seafarers to navigate the Pacific Ocean; witness the highs and lows of a thrilling chariot race in the Roman Empire's greatest hippodrome; and marvel at the military might of the Mauryan Empire and its incredible war elephants.

Full of fascinating detail, each scene is a window on the lives of the most powerful and innovative peoples in times past. Ideal for children and parents to pore over together and explore similarities and differences with cultures around the world today.

By: DK
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 358mm, Width: 270mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 600g
ISBN: 9780241656730
ISBN 10: 0241656737
Series: DK Panorama
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 23 April 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.