Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World
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Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World by Philip Matyszak
An overview of the lost peoples and cultures who flourished and fought for survival alongside the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.Who were the Philistines?
What was a Pyrrhic victory?
Were the Vandals really vandals?
Why should you speak to a Samaritan?
Beyond the Greeks, Romans and Hebrews of the Classical and biblical eras, a rich diversity of peoples helped lay the foundations of the modern world. Philip Matyszak brings to life the cultures and individuals that made up the busy, brawling multicultural mass of humanity that emerged from the ancient Middle East and spread across the Mediterranean and Europe. He explores the origins of forty forgotten peoples, their great triumphs and defeats, and considers the legacy they have left to us today, whether it be in fine art or everyday language.
This carefully researched and illuminating history is the perfect introduction for the modern reader, packed with surprising facts and fascinating stories, detailed maps and beautiful illustrations of artefacts and sites of interest. Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World offers a new understanding of these important civilizations that have been obscured by the passage of time.
'A compelling narrative of displacement and power at the edges of human knowledge' - The Spectator
'Immersive, thought-provoking, and entertaining' - Timeless Travels
'Stimulating' - Nature
'Immersive, thought-provoking, and entertaining' - Timeless Travels
'Stimulating' - Nature
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John’s College, Oxford. He is the author of numerous books on the ancient world, including the highly successful Thames & Hudson titles Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Legionary: The Roman Soldier’s (Unofficial) Manual, The Greek and Roman Myths, Ancient Magic and Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500298268 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500298262 |
| Title | Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World |
| Author | Philip Matyszak |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames and Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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