Description: A chronicle of forty forgotten ancient civilizations which highlights the important contributions that each has made to modern society.
Brief description:
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many popular books on classical civilization and the ancient world, including Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, Rome Before Rome: The Legends that Shaped the Romans, Lost Cities of the Ancient World, as well as The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories.
Review Quotes: Rich scholarship highlights this reader-friendly survey of the ancient past... Just the thing for initiates into the early history of Eurasia and North Africa.-- "Kirkus Reviews"