Peter A. Clayton

Accessible introduction to Roman art, which covers everything from sculpture to everyday glassware. It's comprehensive, but not hugely detailed, and the large amount of low-res black and white photography can make it frustrating to use at times. Still of use to the general or younger reader, though.

A book that I read in parts over the years. Very interesting, very detailed and yet still very clear. I have a huge interest in the ancient Egypt world, so this was just the book for me. Should you come across one, I recommend it!

The Seven Wonders is a great book to introduce anyone to the wonders of the ancient world. I have always been fascinated with history and the technologies of the ancients. This book brings together true architectural wonders. Each of the seven is given its own chapter to fully describe the structure and its history. I was shocked to read that the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was found over 1,800 years after its construction in fairly good shape but was destroyed on purpose! Another oddity was show more that the Colossus of Rhodes lay where it fell for almost 900 years without anyone ever repairing it. Imagine the Statue of Liberty lying broken in New York for nine centuries and you have a good example for the Colossus which was similar in size and structure. The Seven Wonders is not just the story of seven things but the story of mankind! show less

Chronological biographies of each pharoah with photos of statues or other portrait of the ruler with genealogical information as well. Excellent reference work for the serious student of Egyptian history.