Stephen Biesty's Ancient World PB: Rome, Egypt and Greece in spectacular cross-section - Couverture souple

Biesty, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199109656 ISBN 13 : 9780199109654

Editeur : OUP Oxford, 2010

Synopsis

Stephen Biesty's Ancient World Stephen Biesty's astonishingly detailed cross-sections reveal the splendours of Ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt. Uncover the glories of art, architecture and the minutiae of every day life. The illustrations are beautifully constructed and teeming with enough detail to keep readers pouring over the pages for hours. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The Ancient World is the perfect subject for Stephen Biesty's illustrations - beautifully constructed, technologically advanced, and teeming with life. There are cross-sections, cut-aways and explosions, authoritative annotations, lists and explanations. Covers: ·Rome - including the Colosseum, the Forum, the Baths and chariot racing at the Circus Maximus ·Egypt - including the Valley of the Kings, the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and preparation of a mummy and Egyptian funeral ·Greece - including Athenian warships at the sacred island of Delos, the rich silver mines of Laurion, the Acropolis and the sacred oracle at Delphi This book is destined to bring the ancient world to life for a wide range of readers.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: OUP Oxford
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199109656
• ISBN 13: 9780199109654
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96