Nathaniel Harris Book order

Discover the stories told through some of the world's greatest art pieces.

Discover the stories told through some of the world's greatest art pieces. A great introduction to the history of art for children at Key Stage 2.

During the Dark Ages in Europe, the Maya thrived by mapping the stars and excelling in mathematics, creating impressive cities hidden in jungles, such as Palenque and Uxmal. Archaeologists, using satellite technology, uncover the secrets of this remarkable civilization, revealing their monumental legacies. Modern experts help decode ancient inscriptions, offering insights into the Mayan world and its enduring messages for future generations.

Mapping the World is a stimulating account of the development of maps and the mapmakers, explorers, and patrons who made it possible. It features famous maps of all parts of the world and some of the famous names in cartography in more than 70 historical and modern maps, each with a lively description of its significance. This impressive volume features maps that show the location of paradise, route maps that guided pilgrims or crusaders to their prayers or their battles, maps that reveal the first attempts to define the borders between countries, maps that reflect Europeans' growing knowledge of the rest of the world during the 16th and 17th centuries, and much more.

Soldiers, statesmen, and engineers, the Romans dominated the known world of their time, ruling an empire that stretched from Britain to Arabia. The reader is taken to the very heart of Roman life, describing the rise and fall of the empire, its outstanding personalities, the everyday existence and beliefs of its citizens, and its immense achievements in war and politics, and art and building.

Ancient Greece sowed the seeds that blossomed into modern democracy, philosophy, medicine, science, architecture, and theatre. Understanding Greek culture is essential for understanding our own world, and this absorbing photo-filled document captures it all, from the conquerors and rulers to religious and traditional beliefs, along with an in-depth account of daily life. Trace the Grecian path as it moved out of the Dark Ages and into the golden age of the city-state; as Macedon rose to power and Alexander the Great began his conquests. Contrast the Athenian and Spartan systems of education, look at the cult of the athlete, and explore society, work, and slavery. Myth, religion, art, words and ideas, and Greece's lingering legacy: these astounding achievements will endlessly enthrall.

A comprehensive history of Ancient Egypt. Every aspect of Egyptian culture is explored, including their art, religion and unique architecture, from the early pyramids and statues, to the temples and tombs that appeared during the 18th dynasty.