Primary source readers. World cultures through time

A brief biography of ancient Babylonian ruler, Hammurabi, that describes his empire and the contributions he made in the areas of art, language, and religion.

Discusses the culture and philosophy of Socrates, covering his style of teaching, life in Athens, strange behaviors, method of argument and analytic questioning, execution because of his beliefs, and influence on later leaders and philosophers.

An illustrated history of the life and teachings of Chinese philosopher, Confucius, who was born during the Zhou dynasty in 551 B.C.

Offers a brief overview of ancient Mesopotamia, providing information on its people, traditions, daily life, cuisine, beliefs, and impact on world history and development.