Burma/ Mayanmar has opened up to tourism in the last year or two & record numbers are now visiting this beautiful, mesmerising country. All visitors to Burma will visit the ancient kingdom of Pagan (now called Bagan), along with the Inle lake, it is the most visited place in Burma & captures the heart & imagination of all who see the sun set on this beguiling landscape of temples & stupas. Pagan is the largest & most resplendent centre of Buddhist art in the ancient world. Construction in the city peaked between the 11th & 13th centuries when over 2, 000 temples, monasteries & stupas were created along the eastern bank of the Irrawaddy. Local architects mastered complex brick vaulting techniques unrivalled in Asia, while mural painters & stone carvers fashioned a distinctive style of Burmese art. The pace of building slowed dramatically after the capital shifted to the Mandalay area in the mid-14th century, but the city never lost its special religious & cultural significance, furnishing a field of merit to Buddhists old & new. Burma, now known as Myanmar, was terra incognita for many decades, but the lifting of travel restrictions has made this temple city now accessible. ...

” Ancient Perspectives” encompasses a vast arc of space & time
- Western Asia to North Africa & Europe from the third millennium
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DK Eyewitness Ancient Rome is a spectacular & informative guide to one of history's greatest civilizations, the Romans, their conquests & achievements that have shaped modern society. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of these incredible civilisations. This title helps you show your child what life was like for the average Roman & discover the many ancient gods that they worshipped & the powerful senators & emperors who ruled over the empire. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ancient Rome. Find out more & download amazing clipart images at our associated website. ...

From the Colosseum to Hadrian`s Wall, Gem Ancient Rome shows us how Rome`s vast empire laid the foundations of today`s civilisation. From aqueducts to baths, from gladiators to emperors, the fascinating history of & mythology of ancient Rome are brought to life in this entertaining & highly-readable guide. With their sophisticated army, monuments & roads, the Romans literally paved the way to modern Europe. Learn about the h&-to-hand combat at gladiatorial shows, rediscover the myths & legends of the Roman gods & find out how & why Rome became the conquering superpower that it did. History will come to life in this engaging & comprehensive introduction to one of the most fascinating & influential places the world has ever known.
Includes:: * Geography
- map of the Roman Empire * History
- a timeline with the accomplishments of the emperors * Culture
- what the Romans did for us * Religion
- Gods & Festivals * Mythology
- Virgil`s Aeneid, Romulus & Remus * Daily life in Ancient Greece
- different levels in society, the jobs, family life, leisure activities * Politics
- transition from Republic to Dictatorship * Learning & knowledge
- Law, Science, Architecture, Literature, Art * War
- important wars, the Empire, the army & navy * Rome Today
- temples, archaeology, & modern tourist sites










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Packed with illustrations & special features, this book distils centuries of history into a highly readable overview of Ancient Rome, enhanced with the voices of Romans in their own words. Starting with an introduction exploring the intriguing origins of the ancient Romans, the authors then look more closely at what made this civilization so unique, choosing topics such as the city, empire & citizenship, the army, trade & engineering, religious & domestic life, spectacles & entertainment. Making full use of the rich resources & images of the British Museum, the authors show how ancient Rome was able to play such a major role in the subsequent development of Western culture, through to its legacy in the modern Western world. Each chapter has its own substantial annotated bibliography in addition to a comprehensive general list of books & web resources. Further reference tools include a list of international museum collections, chronologies & a general index. This book will appeal to a wide range of general readers, museum visitors, undergraduate students & life-long learners. ...

Here is an informative & entertaining guide to everything that any tourist needs for a journey back in time to ancient Rome in AD 200. You need only pack your imagination & a toothbrush
- this guide provides the rest, describing all the best places to stay & shop, what to do, & what to avoid. Brought to life with wonderful computer-generated reconstructions of ancient Rome, this highly original, witty book will appeal to tourists, armchair travellers & history buffs.
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This book features nearly 1000 photographs, fine art paintings, battleplans, maps, architectural cross-sections & artworks reveal the glory & the might of ancient Rome. It is an authoritative account of Roman imperial, military & political power, & of classical Rome`s far-reaching influence on Western culture, architecture & the arts. You can discover the scandals of ancient Rome
- the excesses of Caligula & Nero, & romance of Antony & Cleopatra. Soldiers & statesmen, writers & thinkers, & powerful women, all come alive in this history of Rome. Military campaigns & tactics; art & architecture; life & work, society, sport & games
- every major theme of Roman history is explored in this comprehensive book. The legacy of ancient Rome, from tiny republic to world-ruling empire, shapes the world we inhabit today. The first half of the book focuses on the political & military history of Rome. Every major campaign & battle is described, from the Punic Wars & Caesar`s Conquest of Gaul to the conquest of Britain, Dacia & the East. The second part records Rome`s influence on the development of world art, architecture, philosophy, society & daily life, with drawings of the Colosseum, the Pantheon & other World Heritage buildings. This is the perfect history of Rome for any student of history, archaeology or the classical world. It will provide inspiration for anyone planning to visit Italy or other sites in the once-great Roman Empire.

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The legacy of Ancient Rome shapes the world we inhabit today. The history of Rome
- as a tiny primitive kingdom, as an ever-growing
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Sicily as it is
- Sicily as it was. This unique book with acetate overlays reconstructs existing buildings & ruins into the magnificence
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The Ancient Silk Road Map from Odyssey Books combines four separate maps & descriptions of 65 locations along the whole course of the route: from Europe, across Asia, to China & beyond. The four map panels present:- The whole route from Europe (from Venice & Rome by sea, & from Durres in Albania & western Russia by land) to China & beyond it to Korea & Japan. The map also shows the approximate route of Zheng He’s last expedition reaching Hormuz, plus Magellan’s route across Indonesia.- Three further panels present in more detail: the routes across China, extending west to Peshawar & the Khyber Pass; the routes across central Asia, from Tehran & the Caspian Sea to Kashgar & Almaty; plus the routes across Middle East from the Aegean coast of Turkey & Byzantium to Tehran & Baku. All four maps are cross-referenced to the 65 descriptions of main locations along the Silk Route, illustrated with numerous colour photos. Also included are satellite images of the Bosphorus, Tien Shan & the Turfan (Turpan) Depression. ...