A great civilization that grew up around the Nile River, ancient Egypt had sophisticated irrigation systems that held back the desert. This edition sorts through the myths of popular culture and contradictory historical evidence to give a detailed picture of the life and history of the ancient Egyptians.
A great civilization that grew up around the Nile River, ancient Egypt had sophisticated irrigation systems that held back the desert. This edition so...
The influence of the Roman Empire has been widespread and profound, perhaps more so than that of any other empire or civilization. This title opens with a brief summary of the Roman Empire and provides an account of the world and geographic area in the years leading up to the empire.
The influence of the Roman Empire has been widespread and profound, perhaps more so than that of any other empire or civilization. This title opens wi...
Under the leadership of Chinggis Khan and his descendants in the 13th century, the Mongols quickly built an empire that stretched from Korea to eastern Europe. This title details how the Mongols were able to sweep so swiftly and so effectively across the Asian steppes and establish a great empire - and why, it was an empire they could not control.
Under the leadership of Chinggis Khan and his descendants in the 13th century, the Mongols quickly built an empire that stretched from Korea to easter...
Though the Incas left no written records of their great civilization, the archaeological remains and accounts of Spanish conquistadors and priests paint a picture of a well-ordered, vast empire. This work explores the history and culture of this civilization, highlighting the ideas and items that originated in the empire.
Though the Incas left no written records of their great civilization, the archaeological remains and accounts of Spanish conquistadors and priests pai...
