civilization

Contains over 170 articles that provide information to travelers on the contemporary customs and cultural heritage of France, covering the arts, business, food and drink, health, language, leisure, Paris, social issues, and other topics.

Explores the cultural and intellectual achievements of France.

Contains eighteen essays in which the authors examine various aspects of Elizabethan England, discussing political, social, and cultural turning points, the Elizabethan theater, and conquests and discoveries.

A photographic history of Ireland, describing many aspects of the Irish way of life; examining Irish art, literature, and musical traditions; and discussing the elements that have combined to create the distinctive Irish identity.

Looks at the kingdoms of ancient Turkey, using archeological sites, artifacts, photographs, and drawings to illustrate the lost civilizations.

Discusses life in ancient Athens, including the growth of the city-state and its government, religious beliefs, festivals, customs, athletic games and sports, the visual arts, and the involvement of Athens in war on land and sea.

Describes Greek thought and art during the Periclean age of Greece.

Provides information on the social system, politics, economy, daily life, religion, and science of Classical Greek Civilization from 800 TO 323 B.C.

Profiles the daily lives of the ancient Greeks and discusses what they ate, how they dressed, where they lived, how they treated prisoners and slaves, and other related topics.

Explores all aspects of life in ancient Greece from the advent of the Minoan civilization in Crete to the Roman conquest in 30 B.C., including information on rulers and leaders; economy, trade, and transport; religion and mythology; art, science, and philosophy, and everyday life.