The Egyptian Pyramids: The Origins and History of the World’s Most Famous Monuments

The Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza: The History and Mysteries Behind Ancient Egypt’s Famous Monuments

*Includes pictures of the Sphinx and the pyramids. . *Discusses the theories about their age, construction, and purpose.

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Arches and Triumphs in Ancient Rome: The History of the Roman Empire’s Most Famous Military Celebrations and Monuments

*Includes pictures *Includes excerpts of ancient accounts *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table

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The Library of Alexandria and the Lighthouse of Alexandria: The Ancient Egyptian City’s Most Famous Sites

*Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events. *Includes ancient accounts about the two sites and th

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The Eiffel Tower: The History of Paris’ Most Famous Landmark

*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the construction written by Gustave Eiffel and others *Includes online resource

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Pyramids: The Real Story Behind Egypt's Most Ancient Monuments 1804363693, 9781804363690

The extraordinary mysteries of the pyramids - revealed From the development of monumental architecture around 3,000 BC t

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Roman Arches: The History of the Famous Monuments in Rome and Throughout the Roman Empire 3666118269

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The Taj Mahal: The History of India’s Most Famous Monument

*Includes pictures. *Explains the Taj Mahal's construction history and cultural influences. *Includes footnotes and

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Tenochtitlan: The History of the Aztec’s Most Famous City

*Includes pictures. *Explains the history of Tenochtitlan from its founding to its destruction by Cortes and the Spanish

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The Titanic and the Lusitania: The Controversial History of the 20th Century’s Most Famous Maritime Disasters

*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the disasters *Includes a bibliography for further reading “The appearance of

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Westminster Abbey: The History of England’s Most Famous Church

*Includes pictures *Explains the history of the Abbey and what visitors can see there *Includes quotes about the Abbey *

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