Egypt, Greece, and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean
Worth buying if: You are looking for background that helps the events make sense.
Skip it if: You need a completely different mood.
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Summary
The listing describes Egypt, Greece, and Rome: Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean by Charles Freeman as a history book that adds background to its subject. The available edition details are 1999 • Oxford Univ Pr • 654 pages.
Why this book now
More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.
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- You are looking for background that helps the events make sense.
- You need a history book that does not feel like a textbook.
- When you enjoy layered mysteries, imagery and detail are abundant, creating vivid scenes that stay with you long after you finish reading.
- You need a completely different mood.
- You are looking for a lighter and faster read.
- When you want clear moral lines, the prose lingers on setting and tone, sometimes at the expense of forward momentum.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780198721949
Worth buying if: You are looking for background that helps the events make sense.
Skip it if: You need a completely different mood.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780198721949
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