Religious Worldview The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome

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This captivating narrative history presents a comprehensive view of the cultures that shaped our world. The History of the World series, by Susan Wise Bauer, weaves together the stories of... Read more

This captivating narrative history presents a comprehensive view of the cultures that shaped our world. The History of the World series, by Susan Wise Bauer, weaves together the stories of diverse peoples, connecting historical events across Europe, the Middle East, and China, while also highlighting the unique traits of each civilization. In this first volume, Bauer offers a broad overview as well as detailed insights into individual lives, creating a vivid tapestry of human history. Through the use of various historical sources, including literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts, the narrative connects the actions of kings and leaders to the experiences of the people they governed. With dozens of maps for geographical clarity and timelines for a sense of ongoing events and cultural interconnections, this book provides a rich understanding of history from beneath, revealing the underlying causes and directions of world events. 896 pages, hardcover with dust jacket.

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Discover the common threads in the cultures that shaped our world in this engaging narrative history. The first volume in a series that connects historical events from Europe to China, Susan Wise Bauer offers a sweeping yet detailed account. Maps and timelines provide context, while literature and private accounts bring history to life. This engrossing tapestry spans 896 pages in hardcover with a dust jacket.

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Subject: History

Grade: Grade 9-Grade 12

Brand: Well-Trained Mind Press

Publisher Date: 03/01/2007

Author: Susan Wise Bauer

Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5

UPC: 9780393059748

Pages: 868