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Blackwell History of the Ancient World
This series provides a new narrative history of the ancient world, from the beginnings of civilization in the ancient Near East and Egypt to the fall of Constantinople. Written by experts in their fields, the books in the series offer authoritative accessible surveys for students and general readers alike.
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A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000–323 BC, third edition
Marc Van De Mieroop
A History of the Archaic Greek World, 1200–479 BCE, second edition
Jonathan M. Hall
A History of the Classical Greek World, 478–323 BC, second edition
P. J. Rhodes
A History of the Hellenistic World, 323–30 BC
R. Malcolm Errington
A History of the Later Roman Empire, AD 284–641, second edition
Stephen Mitchell
A History of Byzantium, second edition
Timothy E. Gregory
A History of Greece, 1300 to 30 BC
Victor Parker
A History of Ancient Egypt
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Marc Van De Mieroop
Columbia University New York City, USA
This second edition first published 2021
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