Bettany Hughes 3 Books Collection Set (The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Venus and Aphrodite, There Was a Roman in Your Garden)

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
Venus and Aphrodite:
There Was a Roman in Your Garden:

Condition:BRAND NEW
Format:Paperback
ISBN:9780412972263

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

Now only the great pyramid remains fully standing, yet the scale and majesty of these seven wonders still enthral us today. In a thrilling, colourful narrative enriched with the latest archaeological discoveries, bestselling historian Bettany Hughes walks through the landscapes of both ancient and modern time. This is a journey whose purpose is to ask why we wonder, why we create, why we choose to remember the wonder of others. She explores traces of the Wonders themselves, and the traces they have left in history. A magisterial work of historical storytelling, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World reinforces the exciting and nourishing notion that humans can make the impossible happen.

Venus and Aphrodite:

Through ancient art, evocative myth, intriguing archaeological discoveries and philosophical explorations, Bettany Hughes takes us on a voyage of discovery to reveal the truth behind Venus, and why this immortal goddess is so much more than nudity, romance and sex. It is both the remarkable story of one of antiquity's most potent forces, and the story of human desire - how it transforms who we are and how we behave.

There Was a Roman in Your Garden:

Unpack the treasure chest and discover the objects that a child just like YOU was using thousands of years ago. You’ll uncover fascinating facts and true tales about their school, family life, clothes, games, favourite snacks and so much more.The true, real-life experiences of children in ancient times is a part of history that has been neglected for far too long – award-winning historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Bettany Hughes is here to dig up this newly discovered information for young budding historians everywhere.

About the Author:

Bettany Hughes’ first book ‘Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore’ has been translated into ten languages. Her second, ‘The Hemlock Cup, Socrates, Athens and the Search for the Good Life’ was a New York Times bestseller and was shortlisted for the Writer’s Guild Award. Her book ‘Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities’ was shortlisted for the Runciman Award, was a Sunday Times bestseller, and has been translated into twelve languages. 

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Bettany Hughes 3 Books Collection Set (The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Venus and Aphrodite, There Was a Roman in Your Garden)

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