Overview
This amazing book provides a snapshot of systems of government used by various ancient civilizations. Engaging illustrations, detailed timelines, and fascinating information bring back to life the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, Africa, China, and more. Read about: – what a Chinese “dynasty” was; – the invention of the idea of democracy in Greece; – the role of a samurai warrior in Japan; – Mesopotamia’s eye-for-an-eye system of ancient justice.