{"product_id":"forgotten-peoples-of-the-ancient-world-9780500052150","title":"Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ancient world of the Mediterranean and the Near East saw the birth and collapse of great civilizations. While several of these are well known, for all those that have been recorded, many have been unjustly forgotten. Our history is overflowing with different cultures that have all evolved over time, sometimes dissolving or reforming, though ultimately shaping the way we continue to live. But for every culture that has been remembered, what have we forgotten?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thorough guide explores those civilizations that have faded from the pages of our textbooks but played a significant role in the development of modern society. \u003cem\u003eForgotten Peoples of the Ancient World\u003c\/em\u003e covers the Hyksos to the Hephthalites and everyone in between, providing a unique overview of humanity's history from approximately 3000 BCE-550 CE. A wide range of illustrated artifacts and artworks, as well as specially drawn maps, help to tell the stories of forty lost peoples and allow readers to take a direct look into the past. Each entry exposes a diverse culture, highlighting their important contributions and committing their achievements to paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eForgotten Peoples of the Ancient World\u003c\/em\u003e is an immersive, thought-provoking, and entertaining book for anyone interested in ancient history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatyszak, Philip:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Matyszak\u003c\/strong\u003e has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He also teaches and prepares courses for the eLearning program at Cambridge University. He is the author of numerous books on the ancient world, including \u003cem\u003eLost Cities of the Ancient World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAncient Magic in Greece and Rome: A Hands-On Guide\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50545451467026,"sku":"9780500052150","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6cb3ad11-1eb8-4e7f-b6bf-f115a874377b.jpg?v=1769531956","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/forgotten-peoples-of-the-ancient-world-9780500052150","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}