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80 pp.
| Lerner |
December, 2003 |
LibraryISBN 0-8225-3072-4$$26.60
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4-6Passport to History series.
With a contemporary tourist-guide tone, these books on ancient civilizations are generally amusing and informative. Accompanying sometimes humorous boxed trivia are cartoon figures dressed in ancient garb and wearing sunglasses, which detract from the useful photos of artifacts. Pronunciation guide, reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Passport to History titles: Your Travel Guide to Ancient Rome and Your Travel Guide to Ancient Israel.]