Looking At Ancient History
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the grandeur of the Egyptian pharaohs to the might of the Roman legions, Looking at Ancient History presents a vivid panorama of the civilisations that shaped the foundations of the modern world. R.J. Unstead chronicles the sweep of antiquity with clarity and purpose, guiding young readers through the great empires, legendary figures, and defining moments that forged human civilisation — making the distant past feel immediate and alive. A cornerstone of mid-twentieth-century educational publishing, this work illustrates Unstead's celebrated gift for making history both accessible and genuinely compelling for younger audiences. His prose is direct and authoritative, stripping away academic abstraction to place the reader at the heart of ancient worlds. A book that has introduced countless children to the drama of history, it leaves one question quietly unanswered: which ancient civilisation will capture your imagination next?
Author: R.J. Unstead
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the grandeur of the Egyptian pharaohs to the might of the Roman legions, Looking at Ancient History presents a vivid panorama of the civilisations that shaped the foundations of the modern world. R.J. Unstead chronicles the sweep of antiquity with clarity and purpose, guiding young readers through the great empires, legendary figures, and defining moments that forged human civilisation — making the distant past feel immediate and alive. A cornerstone of mid-twentieth-century educational publishing, this work illustrates Unstead's celebrated gift for making history both accessible and genuinely compelling for younger audiences. His prose is direct and authoritative, stripping away academic abstraction to place the reader at the heart of ancient worlds. A book that has introduced countless children to the drama of history, it leaves one question quietly unanswered: which ancient civilisation will capture your imagination next?