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Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge eBook Series

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  • Glorious Mud!

    Ancient and Contemporary Earthen Design and Construction in North Africa, Western Europe, the Near East, and Southwest Asia

    Series series Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge
    Invented about 13,000 years ago, mud architecture has since been one of the most common, economical, useful, and widespread forms of building. It has been--and is still being--used for grand palaces and temples as well as simple shops and homes. Research conducted over the last several decades has enabled archaeologists and architects to understand how now-ruined, ancient mud structures were ... Read more

    $63.99 USD

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  • Hannibal

    by Jacob Abbott ...
    *** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS***Synopsis:Hannibal (247–183 or 182 BC) lived during a period when the Roman Republic had established its supremacy over other great powers such as Carthage, the Hellenistic kingdoms of Macedon, Syracuse, and the Seleucid empire. One of his most famous achievements was at the outbreak of the Second Punic War, when he ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • The Traveler's Guide to Greek Archaeology

    Getting the Most from your Mediterranean Trip

    Here is an indispensable guide for anyone embarking on cruise or trip around the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Read about the art and architecture of the ancient Greeks, whose world once extended from the shores of Asia Minor and the Black Sea through the Aegean islands to Crete and Sicily in the West. Dr. Greg Smith draws on his experiences as an excavator and Classical ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • 6th Grade History: First Civilizations

    Ancient Civilizations for Kids Sixth Grade Books

    Series series Children's Ancient History Books
    Going back to the past is both scary and exciting, with it being mysterious and all. But this picture book provides just the right sneak peek into forgotten times. Here, you get to see for yourself how ancient civilizations lived and how their lives are so tightly knitted with ours. This is an exciting book to keep, so make sure you get a copy now! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Trevi Fountain

    Hi, I’m Luigi Rapagina. You may remember me from such automated information kiosks as “The Colosseo Quadrato” or “Piazza di Spagna”. This time I’m going to guide you through the secrets and magic of the Trevi Fountain, the most famous and beautiful fountain in the whole world.Before we start, let me give you a piece of advice. Once in front of the fountain, sit down and rest for about half an hour ... Read more

    $3.37 USD

  • Architecture: Classic and Early Christian

    Exploring Classic and Early Christian Architectural Evolution

    Exploring the architectural treasures from antiquity to the dawn of Christianity, 'Architecture: Classic and Early Christian' assembles an extraordinary range of essays that traverse the historical and stylistic evolution of architectural design. This collection encapsulates the grandeur of classical architecture alongside the emergent intricacies of early Christian constructions. The anthology is ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Real Life of the Parthenon

    Series series 21st Century Essays
    Ownership battles over the marbles removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin have been rumbling into invective, pleading, and counterclaims for two centuries. The emotional temperature around them is high, and steering across the vast past to safe anchor in a brilliant heritage is tricky. The stories around antiquities become distorted by the pull of ownership, and it is these stories that urge ... Read more

    $15.89 USD

  • 4th Grade History: Ancient Civilizations

    Fourth Grade Books for Kids

    Series series Children's Ancient History Books
    Ancient civilizations is one 4th grade subject that can be quite difficult to understand just be reading texts. The good news is history picture books exist and they are a joy to study. Pictures provide visual representations of the past. They're easy to remember compared to blocks of text that may not be as descriptive as photos. Order your copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Roman Garden

    Space, Sense, and Society

    Series series Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies
    This innovative book is the first comprehensive study of ancient Roman gardens to combine literary and archaeological evidence with contemporary space theory. It applies a variety of interdisciplinary methods including access analysis, literary and gender theory to offer a critical framework for interpreting Roman gardens as physical sites and representations.The Roman Garden: Space, Sense, and ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • Periclean Athens

    by PJ Rhodes ...
    Series series Classical World
    In the second and third quarters of the fifth century BC, when Athens became both politically and culturally dominant in the Greek world, Pericles was the leading figure in the city's public life. At this time Athens developed an empire of a kind which no Greek city had had before, and its politics were reshaped by the new institution of democracy.These changes inspired religious developments, ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

  • 2nd Grade History: The Mayan Civilization

    Second Grade Books

    Series series Children's Ancient History Books
    Learning about the Mayan Civilization can become quite boring when you're just reading about it. There is little interaction with texts compared to seeing pictures. That is why this educational book has carefully selected images to complement textbook learning. If you're having trouble explaining what life was during the Mayan Civilization, then it's best you get a copy of this book today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Who Were the Barbarians? Ancient Rome History for Kids | Children's Ancient History

    Did you know that the Barbarians of Ancient Rome were not cruel, war-hungry people? In Ancient Rome, Barbarians were people who did not speak Latin and were not citizens of Rome. Since they were isolated and not welcomed by Romans, these Barbarians hated Rome. Later on, some of them would do actions that would forever change history. Let’s learn more about them. Open this book today! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD