civilization

Provides an overview of the history and culture of China, discussing the country's land and people, religion and thought, literature and art, music and dance, food and clothing, architecture and housing, families, holidays, and leisure activities.

Contains a chronological table, bibliography, gazetteer, and index. Presents the past and present civilization of China for the general reader.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of Russia, and includes discussion of the country's religion, holidays and leisure activities, cuisine and fashion, media and cinema, literature, performing arts, art and architecture, education, marriage, and gender roles.

Presents an introduction to the culture of Spain, discussing the religion, customs, media, cinema, literature, performing arts, and visual arts of the country.

Explores the geographical/ethnographic background, and cultural history of the Iberian Peninsula, and features a tour of modern-day regions. Includes a chronological table, over thirty maps, and illustrations.

Contains over seven hundred alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about French culture, covering education, film, food and wine, media, music, intellectual life, performing arts, and other topics.

Discusses how and why the Renaissance began in Italy, the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Italian Renaissance, and the lasting effects of these achievements on Western civilization.

Describes French society today, community life and the geography of France.

An illustrated examination of life and culture in France during the Age of Reason, from 1660 to 1800.