A survey of the homes of thirty kings, emperors, shahs, shoguns, pharoahs and other royalty during the history of civilization. Includes the palaces at Persepolis in Iran, the Alhambra in Spain, the Winter Palace in Russia, the Old Seraglio in Turkey, and the Angkor Thom in Cambodia.
The remarkable story of the growth of the Inca empire, which flourished in the 15th century in South America and at one time included some 6,000,000 people.
A description of the ancient Maya, including their religion, way of life, culture, cities, and history, as revealed by records of the early Spaniards and archaeological discoveries.
A description of the ancient Maya, including their religion, way of life, culture, cities, and history, as revealed by records of the early Spaniards and archaeological discoveries.
A description of the ancient Maya, including their religion, way of life, culture, cities, and history, as revealed by records of the early Spaniards and archaeological discoveries.
Examines, in drawing and with useful data, weeds found in lawns and fields, on roadsides, and in gardens, describing their beautiful, edible, and useful aspects as well as their poisonous and medicinal effects.
