Higham, Charles

Contains a comprehensive study into the ancient Asian civilizations from approximately 3000 B.C. and includes a history of the region, over nine hundred entries that cover archaeological sites, political, and economic development, and articles on religion, trade, and warfare.

Presents the biography of millionaire businessman Howard Hughes and discusses both his public and private life, association with Hollywood starlets and involvement in both aviation and in the film industry.

Discusses information archaeologists have gathered about early farmers in central Turkey and on the Tigris-Euphrates plain.

Discusses the history of the Maori people and the effect of European colonization on these original inhabitants of New Zealand. Briefly describes the Maori today.