Ancient Worlds - An Epic History of East and West (Scott Michael)(Paperback)

''This vivid and engaging book brings to life some of the most important moments in ancient history, moments that have shaped not only the politics and culture of bygone eras, but the institutions, thoughts and fantasies of our time.'' Yuval Noah Harari (Sapiens)''A bold and imaginative page-turner that challenges ideas about the world of antiquity.'' Peter Frankopan (The Silk Roads)''As panoramic as it is learned, this is ancient history for our globalised world.'' Tom Holland (Dynasty, Rubicon)________________________________________Acclaimed historian and TV presenter Michael Scott guides us through an epic story spanning ten centuries to create a bold new reading of the classical era for our globalised world.Scott challenges our traditionally western-focused perception of the past, connecting Greco-Roman civilisation to the great rulers and empires that swept across Central Asia to India and China - resulting in a truly global vision of ancient history.With stunning range and richness Ancient Worlds illustrates how the great powers and characters of antiquity shared ambitions and crises, ways of thinking and forms of governing: connections that only grew stronger over the centuries as political systems evolved, mighty armies clashed, universal religions were born and our modern world was foreshadowed.Scott focuses on three epochal ''moments'' across the ancient globe, and their profound wider significance: from 509-8 BCE (birth of Athenian democracy and Rome''s republic,
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