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Just as we do today, ancient people wanted heated homes and baths, reliable roads, and sturdy vehicles for land and sea travel. This set shows how society benefited from the ingenuity of forward-thinking inventors and engineers who created tools and techniques that improved everyday life in the ancient world. Each volume focuses on ancient civilization's unique contributions. From compasses and calendars to weapons and weaving looms, here is a fascinating look at innovation through the ages.