Cesta do starověku - Obrázkový průvodce dějinami lidstva – Genovese Rossella (2023)

The book presents an entertaining overview of five ancient civilizations, specifically the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Phoenician, and Mayan civilizations. However, it is not a classic historical manual full of names, dates, and boring facts. Instead, the reader will discover a wealth of interesting information about how people lived in ancient times - how they dressed, what they entertained themselves with, where they lived, what language they spoke, and what gods they believed in. They can compare the different cultures with one another and reflect on how much people then differed from those today and what connects us despite the chasm of several millennia. A significant contribution is the beautiful graphics throughout the publication, which enhance the reading experience. Thanks to the stunning illustrations, the ancient times literally come alive before our eyes. The book is the work of three authors - the text was written by Rossella Genovese, who studied history and archaeology, and Maury Montagny, who is an art historian. Both authors have extensive experience in popularizing science and creating educational texts for children, and they manage to write a work that is both educational and entertaining. The illustrations are by Giulia de Amicis, who holds a master's degree in graphic design and has rich experience in illustrating popular science publications.