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The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome by Susan Wise Bauer
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the history of the ancient world, from the earliest accounts of human civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire. Written by acclaimed historian Susan Wise Bauer, The History of the Ancient World provides an engaging and comprehensive overview of the major civilizations of the ancient
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Susan Wise Bauer is an American author, English instructor of writing and American literature at The College of William and Mary, and founder of Well-Trained Mind Press.