{"product_id":"everyday-life-in-ancient-times-by-gilbert-grosvenor-et-al","title":"Everyday Life in Ancient Times by Gilbert Grosvenor et al.","description":"\u003ci\u003eFree shipping within Australia, international delivery available\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryday Life in Ancient Times offers a vivid, authoritative journey into the origins of Western civilisation. This beautifully illustrated volume examines the daily existence, cultural achievements, and enduring legacies of four pivotal societies: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Through a unique blend of scholarly research and artistic reconstruction, the book reveals how these ancient peoples shaped the foundation of the modern world. Readers will discover the brilliance of Babylonian engineering, the artistic technicality of the Egyptians, the democratic spirit of the Greeks, and the political sophistication of the Romans. Featuring one hundred and twenty full-colour paintings created specifically for the National Geographic Society by H. M. Herget, and supported by insightful accounts from esteemed historians and archaeologists, the book brings history to life with remarkable clarity. Whether detailing the complexities of ancient writing and law or the simple charm of daily customs, this work provides a comprehensive perspective on human progress from 4500 B.C. to the fall of the Roman Empire. It is an essential guide for anyone wishing to understand the historical roots of our contemporary culture and the monumental accomplishments of our ancestors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed (good, see images, minor cover wear and handwritten name)\u003cbr\u003eHardcover","brand":"Blue Pigeon Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46399333892246,"sku":"d3_2CDVF63CF2EJ","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5189\/4422\/files\/6618.jpg?v=1780018870","url":"https:\/\/bluepigeongoods.com\/products\/everyday-life-in-ancient-times-by-gilbert-grosvenor-et-al","provider":"Blue Pigeon Goods Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}