civilization

An illustrated exploration of the mythology, art, religion, civilization, and customs of India.

An illustrated exploration of the mythology, art, religion, civilization, and customs of ancient China.

Presents an overview of life in modern Costa Rica, discussing how the nation differs from other Latin American countries, and examining Costa Rican religion, social customs, broadcasting and print media, literature, and art.

Offers odd and extraordinary details about the histories of everday things, arranged by themes such as food and drink, seasons and holidays, ceremony and customs, symbols and markings, health and home, garments and accessories, medications and potions, toys and games, and tools and innovations.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide a comprehensive overview of the ancient Greeks, and covers politics, geography, mythical figures, philosophers, historians, rulers, and more; and features over seventy line drawings.

Chronicles the rise and fall of Rome with political and military history, maps, and chronological tables.

The author presents a personal portrait of Barcelona and its two-thousand-year history and weaves politics, food, architecture, sports, myth, and music into a depiction of the Catalan seaport.

Provides information about various aspects of life in the past, highlighting notable events and achievements in ancient Mesopotamia, covering history, geography, society and government, religion and myth, language and literature, architecture, engineering, the arts, economy, trade, the military, and everyday affairs. Includes maps, drawings, and photographs.

An overview of ancient Egypt that discusses the history, leaders, language, art, architecture, and other aspects of the civilization.

A collection of over 200 chronologically-arranged essays tracing over 500 years of American literature and culture through notable speeches, letters, poetry, and commentaries.