{"product_id":"ancient-civilizations-billy-wellman-9798887656779","title":"Ancient Civilizations: An Enthralling Journey Through the Great Societies of the Ancient World, Including Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Be","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Ancient History's Biggest Secrets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to explore the epic events that shaped the very beginning of human civilization?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book takes you straight into the \u003cstrong\u003ereal stories, big moments, and hidden truths\u003c\/strong\u003e of the ancient world. You won't get dry textbook facts - you'll uncover how early people built, fought, believed, and created the foundations of the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, you will discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e● \u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Secrets Revealed: \u003c\/strong\u003e How the Egyptians pulled off the almost impossible task of building the Great Pyramids - and how a brick method from 4,000 years ago helped shape modern railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e● \u003cstrong\u003eMyth vs. Reality: \u003c\/strong\u003e How a volcanic eruption wiped out an entire civilization in one day, and why unicorn-like animals actually played a sacred role in the Indus Valley culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e● \u003cstrong\u003eThe First Major Power Struggles: \u003c\/strong\u003e How a huge alliance of nations finally defeated the powerful Assyrian Empire after centuries of fear and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e● \u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant Military Strategy: \u003c\/strong\u003e The simple Greek naval trick that turned the war around and stopped the enormous Persian army in its tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e● \u003cstrong\u003eThe Birth of Democracy: \u003c\/strong\u003e Why the Romans rose up against their kings - and how their risky choice sparked a long, bloody fight that changed their future forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e● \u003cstrong\u003eHidden Connections: \u003c\/strong\u003e Dozens of surprising insights that link ancient events to our world today, helping you understand where our ideas, systems, and stories truly come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e● \u003cstrong\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you love history or are just curious about how everything began, this book will open the door to an exciting world filled with discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Billy Wellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798887656779\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Billy Wellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Billy Wellman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447278514431,"sku":"9798887656779","price":25.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_72ec7bc5-3044-4598-8cf7-d8cb0dcbc6e3.jpg?v=1777230040","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ancient-civilizations-billy-wellman-9798887656779","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}