Bøger af Dorothy Mills

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.

An interesting and well arranged account of the Egyptians, The Assyrians and the Babylonians, the Hebrews, the Persians and the Phoenicians

The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, plus the Hebrews, Hittites, Persians and the Phoenicians are examined in this well-researched and illustrated history.A comprehensive overview of each country is given; the greatest accomplishments, the societal structure and the religious and cultural life. Firstly there is Egypt's hieroglyphic system of writing, its colossal architectural builds such as the Pyramids of Giza, and its elaborate religious beliefs in the afterlife and honoring the dead. Following this is an examination of ancient Assyria and Babylon; the code of laws implemented by Hammurabi, and the use of cuneiform to write and maintain records. Triumphs of construction, notably the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, are also mentioned alongside the advancements of civic education and early astronomy.Next is the story of the Hebrew people, who founded their lands under the leadership of Moses following their exile from Egypt. The vast religious literature the Hebrews produced is collected in the Holy Bible. The author turns her focus to Ancient Persia, whose military conquests under Cyrus and his descendants changed the face of the ancient world. Finally, we turn to the Phoenicians; a coastal people living on the banks of the Mediterranean, who pioneered seafaring, crafted many of the most ancient artifacts, and created colonies and trading outposts to further their prosperity.

This excellent history of Ancient Greece reveals how day-to-day life was in the capital city of Athens, the Greeks' artistic and cultural achievements, plus its military triumphs.In her well-researched overview of one of the greatest civilizations of antiquity, Dorothy Mills' discusses the different facets of Greek society, together with the defining historical events and attainments. The famous pantheon of Gods, and the establishment of the Olympic games are accompanied by accounts of the colonies in Southern Italy and Asia Minor. Ideas of governance, including its famous system of democracy, are described alongside the civilization's martial prowess: the military of the Greeks introduced dedicated divisions of cavalry and the famous hoplites, and advanced siege warfare.Great heroes and intellectuals are discussed. Examples include Aristotle, a pioneer of legal and ethical philosophy, and Alexander the Great, a military commander who led his forces as far east as India. Finally, Mills' discusses the scientific legacy left by thinkers such as Archimedes, and the towering influence Greece and its ideas had on civilizations which followed.This edition of Mills' history includes a variety of illustrations and photographs. These showcase the architectural and artistic styles of ancient Greece, with iconic buildings such as the Acropolis and the Great Theatre of Epidaurus featured.

This history of Rome begins with the myth of Romulus and Remus, continues through the ages of the kings, the Republic, and the emperors and then concludes with the Empire's fall.Comprehensive and engaging, Dorothy Mills uses her experience as an educator to tell the story of ancient Rome. Her use of sources from antiquity concern both the military conquests and the civilian life of the ancient civilization; we are given a good impression of the artistic, cultural, religious and trading life of Rome in addition to its many famous campaigns and victories over its rivals. The conquests of Carthage, Gaul, Greece and Asia Minor are accompanied by descriptions of Roman society, which viewed itself as a bringer of civilization for the betterment of Europe.The most famous leaders and heroes of the Empire are included, the deeds and accomplishments of Scipio Africanus, Caius Marius, and Julius Caesar vividly recounted. The golden age of Rome under the Emperor Augustus followed a period of upheaval which changed the Roman system of governance from Republic to Empire. With so much power concentrated in the hands of one man, the Emperor, the system was prone to instability, with Nero and Caligula counted among the worst leaders for their insanity. Others however, such as Trajan and Marcus Aurelius, managed the Empire well. As the final chapters attest however, Rome's decline was steady and then sudden: the Empire was split into East and West, before collapsing in 476 AD.