Ancient Leaders (Egypt, Rome, Greece)
This collection will inspire the budding historians in your readers. Each set takes a look at the political leaders during the time of empires and expansion. Students are taken on a fascinating journey through time to ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. Detailed and interesting primary sources aid in this exploration of the great historical leaders of the ancients.
* Reviews *
Collection Review: Leaders of Ancient Rome"Will be excellent additions to middle school ancient history collections. RECOMMENDED."
--Library Media Connection
Collection Review: Leaders of Ancient Greece
"These titles place the profiled figures within their milieus, carefully detailing the broad political situations and the historical circumstances within which they lived. Full-color photographs are combined with reproductions of Greek art and modern reconstructions to expand the texts. These excellent-quality biographies should be welcome additions to most libraries."
--Coop Renner, Hillside Elementary, TX
School Library Journal
Collection Review: Leaders of Ancient Egypt
"For reports on prominent leaders of ancient Egypt, these biographies offer a unique perspective. Citing specific stelae, carved inscriptions on public buildings and statues, and tomb decorations, Thomas attempts to piece together the scarce and scattered bits of information archaeologists have discovered about each pharaoh's personality, domestic life, and accomplishments. Detailed indexes enrich the value of these texts..."
--Ann G. Brouse, Steele Memorial Library, NY
School Library Journal
