Historic civilizations

Contains fourteen articles that examine significant people, places, events, and topics in the history of ancient Greece, including the city-states, Alexander the Great, religion, art and architecture, and the Olympics, each with illustrations and a case study.

Contains fourteen articles that examine significant people, places, events, and topics in the history of ancient Mesopotamia, including religion, mythology, writing and law, farming, and the people, each with illustrations and a case study.

Presents a short study of the development and daily life of Medieval Europe and provides information on the feudal system, Christian church, peasants, noblemen, and monarchs, as well as plagues, punishments, and primitive medical care.