civilization

In Ancient Rome, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the ancient Romans, including their military power and feats of engineering. Text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more.

Explores the legacy of the Ancient Greek culture by examining the society, politics and beliefs of this ancient civilization, which has influenced the arts, philosophy and democracy of the Western world for centuries.

This book recounts the events that were instrumental to the development of this civilization and the legacies it has left behind. Offers in-depth discussion on the Pre-Greek societies that fueled the imagination and gave birth to an enduring body of Greek mythology.

Explores the society, politics and beliefs of Ancient Egypt and the surrounding Nile Valley region, along with the cultural achievements of this ancient civilization.

Covers ancient Egyptian culture and traditions and profiles important sites throughout Egypt, many of which still contain remnants and artifacts that illustrate the importance of this extraordinary civilization.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Mesopotamia and then examines questions such as: How Did Agriculture Make Mesopotamian Civilization Possible?, How Did the Rise of Mesopotamian City-States Alter Human Communities?, How Did Early Mesopotamian Warfare Influence Warfare Among Later Peoples?, and How Did Mesopotamian Writing and Learning Benefit Later Civilizations?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Egypt and then examines questions such as: How Did the Nile River Make Egyptian Civilization Possible?, How Did an Agrarian Society Build One of the World's Most Enduring Structures?, How Did Religious Beliefs Shape Egyptian Views of Life and Death?, and How Did Cleopatra Contribute to Ancient Egypt's Final Fall?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient China and then examines questions such as: How Important Was the Great Wall in the Development of Ancient Chinese Civilization?, What Effect Did Confucianism Have on the Chinese Moral and Political Outlook?, How Did the Chinese Invention of Gunpowder Affect Warfare in the World?, and How Did the Silk Road Link China with the Rest of the World?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Greece and then examines questions such as: How Did the Rise of City-States Shape the Development of Greek Society?, How Did Greek Military Practices Influence Western Warfare?, How Did Athenian Theatrical Traditions Influence Performing Arts in the Modern Age?, and How Did Alexander's Conquests Bring About Greece's Last Great Age?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient India and then examines questions such as: What Part Did India's Early Cultures Play in the Birth of Hinduism?, How Did Alexander's Invasion of India Alter Indian Culture?, How Did Foreign Invasions Give Rise to India's Largest Empire?, and How Did One Indian Ruler Help Transform Buddhism into a World Religion?.