The Osiris Myth: The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt’s Most Important Mythological Legend

Ur and Uruk: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Sumerians’ Two Most Important Cities

*Includes pictures *Examines the Sumerians' culture, daily life at the cities, and architecture *Includes ancient a

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Israel’s Wars: The History and Legacy of the Jewish State’s Most Important Military Conflicts

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a ToC The Ottoman Empire

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Seth: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Egyptian God Who Killed Osiris to Usurp the Throne

*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "On

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The 1759 Battle of Quebec: The History and Legacy of Britain’s Most Important Victory of the French & Indian War

*Includes pictures *Explains the development of French and British colonies in the New World *Includes accounts of the f

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Queen Zenobia of Palmyra: The History and Legacy of the Ancient Levant’s Most Famous Queen

*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents For hundreds of years, Pa

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Ancient Greece’s Most Important Islands: The History of Crete, Rhodes, and Sicily in Antiquity 2401614171

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The Roman Catacombs: The History and Legacy of Ancient Rome’s Most Famous Burial Grounds

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents An i

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Krampus: The History and Legacy of the Mythological Figure Who Punishes Children during the Christmas Season

*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *In

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Tiwanaku and Puma Punku: The History and Legacy of South America’s Most Famous Ancient Holy Site

*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents Few ancient ruins capture

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The Treatment of Ancient Legend and History in Bodmer 9780231897907

Studies Swiss scholar Bodmer and his treatment of ancient historical and legendary material, particularly in his ethical

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