THE USBORNE INTERNET LINKED ENCYCLOPEDIA ANCIENT WORLD

This superb, lavishly illustrated encyclopedia follows the dramatic history of the world's early civilisations, from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of the mighty empires of Mesopatamia, Greece, Egypt and Rome. Discover such facts as how writing first developed, why Julius Caesar was murdered and how a woman became a pharaoh. Stunning photographs and vivid reconstructions bring history to life. Includes a time chart, who's who, and guide to mythology.