Bettany Hughes' most recommended books

We've asked 13,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Bettany Hughes.

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Books like The Hemlock Cup

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Books like Istanbul

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Books like Helen of Troy

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Books like The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Book lists with Bettany Hughes' books

6 authors created a book list with a book by Bettany Hughes as one of their picks.

• The best books on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• The best books about amazing ancient women written by amazing modern women
• The best books to make you love Istanbul
• The best books on freedom and freedom of speech in Ancient Greece
• The best books about the life, death, and thoughts of Socrates
• Robert's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Book lists connected to Bettany Hughes' books

32 authors created a book list connected to Bettany Hughes' books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The best books on a neglected period: post Classical Athens
• The best books about women who travel far from home to gain perspective
• Paul Cartledge's favorite books on ancient Athens in the time of Pericles
• The best books for kids on ancient Rome
• The best books showing daily life in ancient Athens and Rome (at their respective peaks)
• The best books about stealing diamonds

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