Books in the Lost civilizations series

This engaging history brings together the interwoven stories of the original Goths, who sacked the imperial city of Rome and set in motion the decline and fall of the western Roman empire, and the diverse Gothic legacy, a legacy that continues to shape our modern world.

In The Greeks, Philip Matyszak illuminates the Greek soldiers, statesmen, scientists and philosophers who, though they seldom - if ever - set foot on the Greek mainland, nevertheless laid the foundations of what we call 'Greek culture' today.

The loss, discovery and reinvention of the world's earliest civilization, the Sumerians.

A rich and revealing account of the ancient, enigmatic Aztec civilization.

Christina Riggs introduces the history, art, and religion of ancient Egypt - as well as the influence they have had through the centuries.

Reveals how the ancient Maya have been perceived, portrayed and exploited over 500 years.