Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, 9780500298268
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Unearth lost cultures: Triumphs, defeats, and legacies of the ancient world.
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Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World

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    320 pages

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    6 October 2025

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Summary

Unearthing the Past: Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World

An overview of the lost peoples and cultures who flourished and fought for survival alongside the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.

Who were the Philistines? What was a Pyrrhic victory? Were the Vandals really vandals? Why should you speak to a Samaritan?

Beyond the Greeks, Romans and Hebrews of the Classical and biblical eras, a rich diversity of peoples helped lay the foundations of the modern…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780500298268
ISBN-10:0500298262
Author:Philip Matyszak
Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:6 October 2025
Weight:300g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
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Critics Review

‘A compelling narrative of displacement and power at the edges of human knowledge’ - The Spectator‘Immersive, thought-provoking, and entertaining’ - Timeless Travels‘Stimulating’ - Nature

About The Author

Philip Matyszak

Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John’s College, Oxford. He is the author of numerous books on the ancient world, including Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Legionary: The Roman Soldier’s (Unofficial) Manual, The Greek and Roman Myths, Ancient Magic and Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome.

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