I know these are aimed at children, but I confess that I love these books for research. Sometimes they're better than adult books for getting the everyday details of cultures.
I recently bought a Greece and Roman one from a second-hand bookshop and discovered a Bible Lands title. It arrived this morning and not only does it contain those everyday details, but a detailed plan of Herodium (essential for my next WIP.)
I recently bought a Greece and Roman one from a second-hand bookshop and discovered a Bible Lands title. It arrived this morning and not only does it contain those everyday details, but a detailed plan of Herodium (essential for my next WIP.)