{"product_id":"2026770001613-secondhand-the-house-of-history-the-basement-from-the-earliest-men-to-the-fall-of-rome","title":"The House Of History: The Basement — From The Earliest Men To The Fall Of Rome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Faded spine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly accessible work of popular history, The House of History: The Basement — From the Earliest Men to the Fall of Rome by Désirée Edwards-Rees presents the sweeping story of ancient human civilization through the imaginative conceit of a grand house, with the basement representing the foundational depths of prehistory and the classical world. Beginning with early humanity and advancing through the great civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, it chronicles the rise and eventual collapse of the ancient world in a narrative that is both engaging and approachable for general readers. Edwards-Rees writes with warmth and clarity, making complex historical periods and figures feel vivid and immediate without sacrificing accuracy. The work illustrates how the foundations laid by these earliest societies — their laws, philosophies, arts, and conflicts — continue to underpin the structure of the modern world above. It is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a lively and well-organized introduction to the ancient past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887875469531,"sku":"2026770001613-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0c0e74cb-6669-4348-92bd-358f21b9befb.png?v=1781747387","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001613-secondhand-the-house-of-history-the-basement-from-the-earliest-men-to-the-fall-of-rome","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}