{"product_id":"forgotten-peoples-of-the-ancient-world-9780500298268","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, many have been unjustly forgotten. 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, how many have been forgotten?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide explores those civilizations that have faded from the pages of textbooks but played a significant role in the development of modern society. \u003cem\u003eForgotten Peoples of the Ancient World\u003c\/em\u003e offers an alternative history focusing on the names we aren't familiar with, from the Hurrians to the Hephthalites and everyone in between, providing a unique overview of humanity's history from approximately 3000 BC - -550 AD. Specially drawn maps, artifacts, and artworks help to tell the stories of forty lost peoples, exposing a diversity of culture, influence, and achievement.\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":51985632624914,"sku":"9780500298268","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_05ef584e-b3bd-49f5-b1d8-90d1fc3a824b.jpg?v=1769542239","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/forgotten-peoples-of-the-ancient-world-9780500298268","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}