Amazing Ancient World

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Amazing Ancient World

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Natalia Basovskaya (1941-2019) - Soviet and Russian medieval historian and radio host, Honored Professor of the Russian State Humanitarian University About the book "The Amazing Ancient World": This is a collection of historical portraits of famous figures of the Ancient East and Antiquity. The reader will see powerful pharaohs and forgotten queens of Ancient Egypt, valiant commanders of Ancient Greece and ruthless emperors of eternal Rome, founders and conquerors of huge empires, philosopher-rulers and rebellious slaves. How did the Egyptian queen Hatshepsut become the first female pharaoh? Why was Solon in ancient times ranked among the "Seven Greatest Wise Men"? Why did the Persian king Xerxes order to carve the sea? Which commander of Alexander the Great inherited the throne of Egypt? How did Octavian Augustus get the nickname "Divine"? Incredible fates of heroes from the pages of medieval manuscripts and historical chronicles in the retelling of Doctor of Historical Sciences Natalia Basovskaya. From the book "The Amazing Ancient World" you will learn:

• About fearless female rulers;

• About the most famous confrontation between the ancient Greeks and Persians;

• About the fate of the empire of Alexander the Great;

• On the life and wisdom of the Roman emperors.

For whom is this book:

• For all those who love history and culture

Barcode: 9785171490362 SKU: 70159085 Category:
Publication language: Russian

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