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Forbidden History: Prehistoric Technologies, Extraterrestrial Intervention, and the Suppressed Origins of CivilizationForbidden History: Prehistoric Technologies, Extraterrestrial Intervention, and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization
Best Price: $10.49
This is the type of book where you could take exception to many points along the way. But if...
The History of the Peloponnesian War: Revised Edition (Penguin Classics)The History of the Peloponnesian War: Revised Edition (Penguin Classics)
Best Price: $6.94
If Herodotus is the Father of History, Thucydides is the first truly great historian. Building...
The Landmark ThucydidesThe Landmark Thucydides
Best Price: $26.03
Torture is how I'd describe trying the read through this book. Unlike Stassler's Landmark...
The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of RomeThe History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
Best Price: $17.16
Susan Bauer has produced one of the best history books I have ever read. We all know something...
Playa del Carmen, Tulum & the Riviera Maya: Great Destinations Mexico: A Complete Guide, Second Edition (Great Destinations)Playa del Carmen, Tulum & the Riviera Maya: Great Destinations Mexico: A Complete Guide, Second Edition (Great Destinations)
Best Price: $12.89
This is a great book for an overall review of the Mayan Riviera. It mainly focuses on the more...


The History of the Church: From Christ to Constantine (Penguin Classics)The History of the Church: From Christ to Constantine (Penguin Classics)
Best Price: $8.99
Terrific book about the early church when church growth was the fastest and greatest it has ever...
The Ancient Maya, 6th EditionThe Ancient Maya, 6th Edition
Best Price: $28.65
It's worth picking up a copy, alot of information in there. Good thick book. Glad i bought it.
Who Was King Tut? (Who Was...?)Who Was King Tut? (Who Was...?)
Best Price: $1.81
My 8-year old had a class project to read a biography, chose 4 objects to represent the person...
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: Official Companion Book to the Exhibition sponsored by National GeographicTutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: Official Companion Book to the Exhibition sponsored by National Geographic
Best Price: $14.40
This stunning comapnion book is a must for all King Tut fans. We JUST returned from the exhibit...
Critical PathCritical Path
Best Price: $12.24
This book has some amazing concepts about scientifically designing sustainable structures to...


The Complete Roman ArmyThe Complete Roman Army
Best Price: $24.29
The author is an expert in Roman military matters with several previous works to his credit, and...
Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter (Hinges of History)Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter (Hinges of History)
Best Price: $4.22
Fourth in the Hinges of History series, following up on the Jews (The Gifts of the Jews:...
The Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the RenaissanceThe Cartoon History of the Universe III: From the Rise of Arabia to the Renaissance
Best Price: $11.00
Comics, an almost ancient medium, somehow endure in our digital era of short attention spans....
Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman RepublicRubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic
Best Price: $8.37
Rubicon, by Tom Holland, gives you the real story, the real history, about how the Republic of...
The lost realms: Book IV of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)The lost realms: Book IV of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)
Best Price: $3.90
The lost realms: Book IV of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles) Once you start reading...

The Early Church (The Penguin History of the Church)The Early Church (The Penguin History of the Church)
Best Price: $8.91
The Early Church by Henry Chadwick is a survey of early church history from the time of St. Paul...
Cleopatra: Last Queen of EgyptCleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt
Best Price: $15.00
In our odd culture of changing values where truth is often misrepresented, it is no surprise...
The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo SquareThe World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square
Best Price: $15.65
This book, as previously noted, is a complex, detailed and enthralling (for history buffs) book...
The Art of MemoryThe Art of Memory
Best Price: $26.05
I consider this one of the most important books I have ever read. It changed my views on...
Underworld: The Mysterious Origins of CivilizationUnderworld: The Mysterious Origins of Civilization
Best Price: $11.50
Graham Hanock continues to blow my mind with his brilliant deductions, make you open up for...

Primitive TechnologyPrimitive Technology
Best Price: $18.24
If you are curious about what primitive technology is about this book will give you a good...
Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses (P.S.)Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses (P.S.)
Best Price: $2.92
This is an incredible companion to the book everyone should have both. They give you a new and...
The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day - The Complete Papyrus of Ani Featuring Integrated Text and Full-Color ImagesThe Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day - The Complete Papyrus of Ani Featuring Integrated Text and Full-Color Images
Best Price: $16.65
The edition is extraordinary. The images reproducing the original documents are so accurate and...
In Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the EnglishIn Search of Ancient Ireland: The Origins of the Irish from Neolithic Times to the Coming of the English
Best Price: $10.47
"In Search of Ancient Ireland" by Carmel McCaffrey and Leo Eaton is like riding...
A Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient MayaA Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya
Best Price: $11.94
Note: It looks like I have offended some Mormons who don't want you to read this book....

After the Ice: A Global Human History 20,000-5000 BCAfter the Ice: A Global Human History 20,000-5000 BC
Best Price: $12.33
"After the Ice" is well read and easy to understand. The character he invented gives...
Rome and Jerusalem: The Clash of Ancient Civilizations (Vintage)Rome and Jerusalem: The Clash of Ancient Civilizations (Vintage)
Best Price: $11.01
It was my pleasure to be supervised by Prof Martin Goodman whilst I was conducting research into...
The March of Folly: From Troy to VietnamThe March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam
Best Price: $6.99
Barbara Tuchman wrote a pithy historical analysis that reveals how empires and nations...
From Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life 1500 to the PresentFrom Dawn to Decadence: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life 1500 to the Present
Best Price: $6.45
In as few words as possible, this is an excellent cultural history of the West. The author...
Moon Cancun and Cozumel: Including the Riviera Maya (Moon Handbooks)Moon Cancun and Cozumel: Including the Riviera Maya (Moon Handbooks)
Best Price: $10.00
Just back from two weeks touring the Yucatan and this book made my trip. As always the Blue Moon...

Roman Battle Tactics 109BC-AD313 (Elite)Roman Battle Tactics 109BC-AD313 (Elite)
Best Price: $11.23
The book is very good in that it does what the title suggests; discuss battle tactics. It is for...
The Epic of Gilgamesh: An English Verison with an Introduction (Penguin Classics)The Epic of Gilgamesh: An English Verison with an Introduction (Penguin Classics)
Best Price: $3.00
It will be obvious that plagerism is not a recent phenomenon. When you are aware of Gilgamesh,...
Build Your Own Stonehenge (Running Press Mini Kits)Build Your Own Stonehenge (Running Press Mini Kits)
Best Price: $2.93
I didn't expect a lot from a Stonehenge kit that would fit inside the tiny mini-kit box, but was...
The Conquest of Gaul (Penguin Classics)The Conquest of Gaul (Penguin Classics)
Best Price: $3.75
First off, do not read this book with the intention of remembering the names of all of the...
The Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu, 3rd: Includes the Vilcabamba Trek & Lima City Guide (Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu: Includes Santa Teresa Trek,)The Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu, 3rd: Includes the Vilcabamba Trek & Lima City Guide (Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu: Includes Santa Teresa Trek,)
Best Price: $11.78
excellent, detailed, in depth summary of Cusco's attractions and major treks. Good, clear,...

An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the MayaAn Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya
Best Price: $11.78
I find this book to be an easy reference for lots of the symbols found in the various early...
Before the Pharaohs: Egypt's Mysterious PrehistoryBefore the Pharaohs: Egypt's Mysterious Prehistory
Best Price: $11.59
It is a facinating book. It doesn't overwhelm you with techinical information. Best of all there...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to 2012 (Complete Idiot's Guide to)The Complete Idiot's Guide to 2012 (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
Best Price: $10.29
People are so hyped about "2012", including this author. You know what will happen in...
Livy: The Early History of Rome, Books I-V (Penguin Classics)Livy: The Early History of Rome, Books I-V (Penguin Classics)
Best Price: $7.95
I'm an amateur of classical Roman history. Nothing published, no letters after my name....just a...
The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Penguin Classics)The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (Penguin Classics)
Best Price: $10.83
This book was recommended as the best book on the Dead Sea Scrolls by a Brigham Young University...

The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)
Best Price: $21.09
This book is filled with the knowledge of vast experience and travel. If you want a book that...
Chariots of the GodsChariots of the Gods
Best Price: $7.08
The first time I have watched this film was on TV when I was a teenager, many years ago (in the...
The Complete PompeiiThe Complete Pompeii
Best Price: $23.99
If you require information about anything the internet has probably become an unbeatable source...
From Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black HebrewsFrom Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black Hebrews
Best Price: $6.78
From Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black Hebrews ...
When Time Began: Book V of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)When Time Began: Book V of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)
Best Price: $3.98
When Time Began: Book V of the Earth Chronicles ((The Earth Chronicles)]] Every book in the...

The Message of the Sphinx: A Quest for the Hidden Legacy of MankindThe Message of the Sphinx: A Quest for the Hidden Legacy of Mankind
Best Price: $5.99
Sorry, but this book is incredibly repetitive....complaints about Hawass and his lack of...
Maps of the Ancient Sea Kings: Evidence of Advanced Civilization in the Ice AgeMaps of the Ancient Sea Kings: Evidence of Advanced Civilization in the Ice Age
Best Price: $12.44
I have read about 2/3 of this book and find it details the analysis of old maps by a professor...
Lost City of the Incas (Phoenix Press)Lost City of the Incas (Phoenix Press)
Best Price: $7.52
I bought this because of an upcoming trip to Machu Picchu. The first part about the last days of...
The Jesus Mysteries: Was the "Original Jesus" a Pagan God?The Jesus Mysteries: Was the "Original Jesus" a Pagan God?
Best Price: $8.92
For those who wonder where Paul got his revealations this book gives a good example of how Paul...
The Twelve Caesars (Penguin Classics)The Twelve Caesars (Penguin Classics)
Best Price: $8.37
This is a collection of essays about the first twelve Roman rulers to bear the name Caesar. It...

cosmic code: Book VI of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)cosmic code: Book VI of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)
Best Price: $3.93
You may not agree with the visions and interpretations of this outstanding author. This is your...
The African Origin of Civilization: Myth or RealityThe African Origin of Civilization: Myth or Reality
Best Price: $10.12
Don't let the title fool you. Especially if you already believe that Euro-centric history is...
Beyond Civilization: Humanity's Next Great AdventureBeyond Civilization: Humanity's Next Great Adventure
Best Price: $7.23
An permanent addition to my collection of books that have provided profound and unique insights.
Solving the Greatest Mystery of Our time : The Mayan CalendarSolving the Greatest Mystery of Our time : The Mayan Calendar
Best Price: $15.65
I know there's been many who have written quite negative reviews, and I am also quite well...
If I Were a Kid in Ancient Egypt: Children of the Ancient World (If I Were a Kid in. . .)If I Were a Kid in Ancient Egypt: Children of the Ancient World (If I Were a Kid in. . .)
Best Price: $10.69
I used this book to write up a social studies unit focusing on Ancient Egypt for 6th graders....

The Fall of Rome: And the End of CivilizationThe Fall of Rome: And the End of Civilization
Best Price: $8.92
Like it or not, the Post-Roman World is called the Dark Ages for a reason. And Bryan...
    
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