The famous “Ancient History” in the five parts of the German historian Karl Friedrich Becker (1777-1806) was fully included in one volume. The book covers a huge time period from the origin of civilization to the 10th century AD. The author in a lively and fascinating manner, devoid of academic dryness creates a grand panorama of events that took place in the ancient world. Becker describes military conflicts and large -scale conquests, finds the roots of the emergence of religious beliefs, myths and folk traditions, brightly and dynamically tells about the life of great sovereigns, cultural and political leaders, gives historical jokes and expressions of famous people who have become aphorisms for all the following times. The book has numerous illustrations and cards.
Author
Becker Karl Friedrich
Editor
Basova E. G.
Publisher
Alfa-Kniga, 2017
Series
Full edition in one volume
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