| Ancients in Their Own Words |
| Specifications | 7¾" X 10"; 64 pages; Library binding |
| Interest/Age Group | Grades 5+ |
| Special Features | Glossary; Further Information; Websites; Bibliography; Index; Text in spreads |
About
the Series
The great civilizations of the ancient world
can seem remote and static—unless we consider the written records left
behind by people living during that dangerous and fascinating time.
Ancients in Their Own
Words
brings to life the everyday experience of ancient people
through written accounts of their rulers, laws, conquests, myths, marriages, and
religious beliefs.
By reading inscriptions on memorials, letters and
treaties recorded on clay tablets or papyrus parchment, political slogans, and
even a menu carved on the wall of a restaurant, we share in the ancients’
stories and learn about their thoughts and values. The heavily illustrated text
includes examples of many ancient scripts and features stelae, plaques, and
other artifacts.
From familiar documents such as the Rosetta Stone and
the Code of Hammurabi, to obscure accounts of gladiators, soldiers, priests, and
politicians, here is a fresh look at a dynamic period in human history.
