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The third edition of Ancient Greek Civilization is a concise, engaging introduction to the history and culture of ancient Greece from the Minoan civilization to the age of the Roman Empire. Explores the evolution and development of Greek art, literature, politics, and thought across history, as well as the ways in which these were affected by Greek interaction with other cultures Now includes additional illustrations and maps, updated notes and references throughout, and an expanded discussion of the Hellenistic period Weaves the latest scholarship and archeological excavations into the narrative at an appropriate level for undergraduates

This text by Tim Newark explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel – The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops – The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service – the horned warriors of the Elamites – the Egyptians, with thier heavy spearmen and archers – the tribal and warlike Libyans – Nubians and Ethiopians – Hyksos – the armies of the Hittite Empire – the Sea People and others.

Полный вариант заголовка: «Inquiry concerning the site of ancient Palibothra : conjectured to lie with in the limits of the modern district of Bhaugulpoor according to researches made on the spot in 1811 and 1812 / by William Francklin».

Полный вариант заголовка: «Inquiry concerning the site of ancient Palibothra : Part 2 : with a map, views, and sections : 1814-15 / by William Francklin».

Полный вариант заголовка: «Inquiry concerning the site of ancient Palibothra : Part 3 : containing a continuation of the journey from Deo Ghur to the passes on the Ramghur frontier and from Thence to Sooruj Ghurra on the Ganges through the Kurruckpore hills / by William Francklin».

Полный вариант заголовка: «Inquiry concerning the site of ancient Palibothra : Part 4 : containing a tour from Bhaugulpoor to Mandar from thence to Curruckpoor and a circuit of the hills with an account of the site of the ancient city of Jey Nuggur and some remarks on the Jeyne worship made during the months of December and January 1818-19 with a map of the route, views, &c. / by William Francklin».