Ancient Civilizations: Discovering People and Places of Long Ago

by Brooks, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780754802112
• ISBN10: 0754802116
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-10-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Build up a richly illustrated library of the world's history. An exciting and accessible thematic approach gives a complete overview of history and civilization. Young readers can explore topics such as discoveries and inventions, war and weapons, through time and place. See how they evolved and changed, and discover the people, places and events that have shaped our world.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The Sumerians	p. 8
Ancient Babylon	p. 10
The Hittites	p. 12
The Assyrians	p. 13
The Persian Empire	p. 14
Parthians and Sassanians	p. 16
Islamic Empire	p. 18
Indus Valley Civilization	p. 20
Mauryan India	p. 22
Ancient Egypt	p. 24
African Civilizations	p. 28
Minoan Crete	p. 30
Mycenae	p. 32
The Etruscans	p. 34
Classical Greece	p. 36
Hellenistic Age	p. 40
Ancient Rome	p. 42
Early Dynastic China	p. 46
Qin China	p. 48
Han China	p. 50
Early Japan	p. 52
The Khmers	p. 54
North American Civilizations	p. 56
People of the Andes	p. 58
The Olmec	p. 59
The Maya	p. 60
Glossary	p. 62
Index	p. 64
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