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The Life and Death of Ancient Cities: A Natural HistoryThe dramatic story of the rise and collapse of Europe's first great urban experiment The growth of cities around the world in the last two centuries is the greatest episode in our urban history, but it is not the first. Three thousand years ago most of the Mediterranean basin was a world of villages; a world without money or writing, without temples for the gods or palaces for the mighty. Over the centuries that followed, however, cities appeared in
The dramatic story of the rise and collapse of Europe's first great urban experiment The growth of cities around the world in the last two centuries is the greatest episode in our urban history, but it is not the first. Three thousand years ago most of the Mediterranean basin was a world of villages; a world without money or writing, without temples for the gods or palaces for the mighty. Over the centuries that followed, however, cities appeared in many places around the Inland Sea, built by Greeks and Romans, and also by Etruscans and Phoenicians, Tartessians and Lycians, and many others. Most were tiny by modern standards, but they were the building blocks of all the states and empires of antiquity. The greatest--Athens and Corinth, Syracuse and Marseilles, Alexandria and Ephesus, Persepolis and Carthage, Rome and Byzantium--became the powerhouses of successive ancient societies, not just political centers but also the places where ancient art and literatures were created and accumulated. And then, half way through the first millennium, most withered away, leaving behind ruins that have fascinated so many who came after. Based on the most recent historical and archaeological evidence, The Life and Death of Ancient Cities provides a sweeping narrative of one of the world's first great urban experiments, from Bronze Age origins to the demise of cities in late antiquity. Greg Woolf chronicles the history of the ancient Mediterranean city, against the background of wider patterns of human evolution, and of the unforgiving environment in which they were built. Richly illustrated, the book vividly brings to life the abandoned remains of our ancient urban ancestors and serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of even the mightiest of cities.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 07/01/2020
ISBN: 9780199946129
Pages: 528
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.40w x 1.70d
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★★★★★ 5
Great makeup wipes by Pacifica. Second time ordering! 💗💗
Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1), Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
**Updated review, 9/23/2025**
I love this brand so much, and this is now my second time using these Pacifica Beauty Makeup Remover Wipes. I love how these make my skin look, as well as their ability to remove makeup and other impurities on my skin.
These wipes used to come with a plastic-type flip-top (which made them easy to dispense). The new format is still easy to dispense; however, there is less plastic, which is fine by me (less waste). The wipes pop-up just fine, and I have no issues with getting one wipe out at a time.
These are lightly scented orange and vanilla, which is a pleasant scent to me. Each wipe is a decent size, and I can use one wipe and get a lot done- with them being soft and a nice thickness. I also appreciate the texture of these wipes, as they have the ability to remove makeup very well. Even my mascara comes off easily, and without having to use a lot of wipes. I tried to show the size (and texture) in my photo; these wipes are a perfect size, and capable of getting a lot done with just one!
The best part (in my opinion), is how beautiful and glowy these wipes make my skin look. The added glycolic acid really gives my skin a radiant glow, and I'm in love with how pretty my skin looks after using. I also like these for a quick refreshment; the wipes smell so pleasant and clean.
Pacifica uses simple and clean ingredients, and are also vegan & cruelty-free; these work well, and I think they're s great value for a pack of 30. I absolutely these makeup wipes, and they're a great part of my skincare routine.
These exceeded my expectations, and are now my favorite brand of facial/makeup wipes. I would definitely order these again, and already have! These are a great product to have on hand, and I adore them! ✨️
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Nice
Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
It’s a little drying, but it smells like citrus and I love that. It is really cleansing and easy to use.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Nicely scented and effective
Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
I like that these wipes seem to take the makeup off and pleasantly scented. I will continue to order. The size of the wipe is generous. I wish they were more exfoliating but I use other products for that.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Love the scent, but the performance falls short.
Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
I always love the smell of Pacifica products, and these are no exception—the scent is lovely. Unfortunately, the actual effectiveness falls short of great.
They seem to remove my foundation okay, though it takes a little more effort and scrubbing than other wipes I’ve used. The real issue is eye makeup; instead of removing it, the wipe mostly just smudges it around. It never comes off fully, so I always have to follow up with a separate product to get my face actually clean. If you wear minimal makeup, these might be fine, but for anything more, they struggle.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
as described, i love these!
Size: 30 Count (Pack of 1)
I know a lot of brands always like to boast about their items having this and that in them with no effects but I actually do feel that you can feel the product in these wipes. 1. they have a texture to the wipe so you feel like your truly exfoliating when wiping your face. 2. I like the smell, easy enough. 3. They do leave my skin feeling glowy. I will say that if you're having trouble with your skin barrier, these aren't the product to need to use at that time because you will feel the sting from these. Which shows me that the product does actually contain all the things it says.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026