Contains maps of the ancient world from 50,000 B.C. to the fourth century A.D. covering the stone, bronze, and iron ages and showing the movements and cultural developments of the Greeks, Romans, Celts, Egyptians, Persians, and Hittites.
Text and illustrations provide information about the lives and beliefs of ancient peoples, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, Maya, and Vikings.
This five-volume encyclopedia explores the history and civilizations of the ancient world from prehistory to approximately 1000 CE. Each volume explores significant civilizations, personalities, cultural and social developments, and scientific achievements in its geographical area.