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The Ancient World: Readings in Social and Cultural History (edition 2005)

by D. Brendan Nagle, Stanley M. Burstein

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Generally recognized as the standard text for courses in the history of the ancient world, The Ancient World: A Social and Cultural History, Sixth Edition incorporates the latest scholarship and provides new learning aids for students: The two final chapters have been reorganized to reflect current scholarly understanding of Late Antiquity, including increased coverage of early Byzantium and Islam. Key Topics now open each chapter, allowing students to easily discern important themes and developments. Review Questions now end each chapter, helping students to critically assess the material they just read. A Glossary of key terms is now found at the end of the text. Book jacket.… (more)
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Title:The Ancient World: Readings in Social and Cultural History
Authors:D. Brendan Nagle
Other authors:Stanley M. Burstein
Info:Prentice Hall (2005), Edition: 3, Paperback, 352 pages
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I bought this for a class several years ago. I can't remember it well enough to give it a thorough review although it was an effective way of beginning to study the ancient world. ( )
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Generally recognized as the standard text for courses in the history of the ancient world, The Ancient World: A Social and Cultural History, Sixth Edition incorporates the latest scholarship and provides new learning aids for students: The two final chapters have been reorganized to reflect current scholarly understanding of Late Antiquity, including increased coverage of early Byzantium and Islam. Key Topics now open each chapter, allowing students to easily discern important themes and developments. Review Questions now end each chapter, helping students to critically assess the material they just read. A Glossary of key terms is now found at the end of the text. Book jacket.

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