The Seventy Great Inventions of the Ancient World

tone choppers, eyed needles, camel saddles, chariots, and contraceptives: the past is paved with remarkable inventions. The latest book in this popular series takes us on an eye-opening and unusual journey through early human innovationssome fundamental and others intriguing or bizarre. An international team of scientists, archaeologists, and historians reveals seventy of the most extraordinary…

Cities That Shaped the Ancient World

Today we take living in cities, with all their attractions and annoyances, for granted. But when did humans first come together to live in large groups, creating an urban landscape? What were these places like to inhabit? More than simply a history of ancient cities, this volume also reveals the art and architecture created by our ancestors, and provides a fascinating exploration of the origins…

Matinya Socrates

Dihadapkan pada hukuman mati karena tuduhan "telah meracuni pikiran orang-orang muda", Socrates dengan tenang dan tetap bermartabat terus bertanya jawab dengan sahabat-sahabatnya, memburu dan berbagai pengetahuan. Maka terangkatlah bermacam persoalan hakiki dan ultima dalam kehidupan: jiwa, raga, kebenaran, kebajikan, keindahan, dan terutama kematian. Dialog ini mengungkap pandangan radikal …

How to be Free : Sebuah Panduan Klasik Hidup Stoik

Born a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) taught that mental freedom is supreme, since it can liberate one anywhere, even in a prison. In How to Be Free, A. A. Long-one of the world's leading authorities on Stoicism and a pioneer in its remarkable contemporary revival-provides a superb new edition of Epictetus's celebrated guide to the Stoic philosophy of life (the Ench…

Horrible History: The Incredible Incas

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9780439996068

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127 p.; ilus.; bl.; pbk.

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Romans

Who was Julius Caesar? What did the Romans eat? How did Roman children learn to read and write? Read and discover the facts in Kingfisher Readers: Romans. Each book in this series, developed with literacy experts, features clear, appealing text packed with information on favourite non-fiction topics.

Gladiator Clash (Time Hunters, Book 1)

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history’s mightiest warriors. The first book in a new time-traveling series – perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to…

Warfare in the Ancient World

Explores methods of fighting amongst the powerful ancient civilisations, examining the motivations behind expansion and empire. This book takes a comprehensive look at the period, including decisive issues such as weaponry, armies, chariots, forts and frontiers, showing how these developed to meet certain specific needs.

A Brief Illustrated History of Warfare

A Brief Illustrated History of Warfare charts the history of warfare all the way through from the early charioteers and spear throwers, through Roman legions, knights, and siege machines, through to musketeers and the military arms used in the two world wars, then all the way through to the use of smart weapons today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sur…

Olympic Challenge!

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9781782953869

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Magic Tree House

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