Egypt, Greece and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean By Charles Freeman and 2

Long sources of mystery, imagination, and inspiration, the myths and history of the ancient Mediterranean have given rise to artistic, religious, cultural, and intellectual traditions that span the centuries. In this unique and comprehensive introduction to the region's three major civilizations, Egypt, Greece, and Rome draws a fascinating picture of the deep links between the cultures across the Mediterranean and explores the ways in which these civilizations continue to be influential to this day.Beginning with the emergence of the earliest Egyptian civilization around 3500 BC, Charles Freeman follows the history of the Mediterranean over a span of four millennia to AD 600, beyond the fall of the Roman empire in the west to the emergence of the Byzantine empire in the east. In addition to the three great civilizations, the peoples of the Ancient Near East and other lesser known cultures such as the Etruscans, Celts, Persians, and Phoenicians are explored. The author examines the art, architecture, philosophy, literature, and religious practices of each culture, set against its social, political, and economic background. More than an overview of the primary political or military events, Egypt, Greece, and Rome pays particular attention to the actual lives of both the everyday person and the aristocracy: here is history brought to life. Especially striking are the readable and stimulating profiles of key individuals throughout the ancient world, covering persons from Homer to Horace, the Pharaoh Akhenaten to the emperor Augustus, Alexander the Great to Julius Caesar, Jesus to Justinian, and Aristotle to Augustine.Generously illustrated in both color and black and white, and drawing on the most up to date scholarship, Egypt, Greece and Rome is a superb introduction for anyone seeking a better understanding of the civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean and their legacy to the West. Egypt, Greece and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean

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There is a huge amount of information here, but it is still readable and accessible. For the general reader who is seriously interested in the subject, or perhaps (as I was) going on holiday to the Middle East, this is the best modern history to use. English

Sadly, I ordered this MP3 audio for a friend who is visually impaired. He is a huge history buff and avid reader. He enjoyed the first disk immensely, and he thought it was extremely interesting material and well written; however, upon starting the second disk, the English good survey English An excellent book. I am a fan of Charles Freeman, he writes very interestingly for the non specialist. Lots of stories told round a detailed knowledge of the history. What could just be a dry series of names and dates really comes to life. English I haven't as yet read this book but I am sure I will enjoy it. English not read fully but came with excellent recommendation from friend in book group lot of reading to get through and heavy content English