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The ancient worlds atlas

Millard, Anne, author.

London : Dorling Kindersley Limited

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What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific Ocean? Which Chinese emperor has a palace with 1,000 bedrooms? All these questions and more are answered in 'The Ancient Worlds Atlas', a lavishly illustrated guide to past civilizations.

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