Everyday Life in Ancient Times

The book is in fair condition with a dust jacket showing significant wear, including edge tears and scuffing. The hardcover binding is intact, ensuring the book's structural integrity. Internally, the pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings.

"Everyday Life in Ancient Times" by Rhys Carpenter, Edith Hamilton, William C. Hayes, E. A. Speiser, and Richard Stillwell is a richly illustrated exploration of the beginnings of Western civilization in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Published by the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., this 1964 edition is the sixth printing of a work first published in 1951. The book features 215 illustrations, including 120 paintings by H. M. Herget, bringing ancient cultures vividly to life. This edition is a comprehensive resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, detailing the daily lives and cultural achievements of these foundational civilizations. The book's condition reflects its age, with a worn dust jacket exhibiting edge wear and tears, but the binding remains intact. This edition is a valuable addition to any collection focused on ancient history and cultural studies.