People of the ancient world

Explores the culture of ancient India through a look at its people, discussing the lives of Brahman priests, members of royalty, government leaders and warriors, farmers and merchants, servants, laborers, craftspeople, outcastes and slaves, and poets and playwrights, and explains how historians learn about ancient civilizations.

Examines the civilization of the ancient Maya, from their pyramids and elaborate writing systems, to their developments in mathematics and science, and includes information on their large cities--Tikal, Copan, Palenque--and their social structure. Includes time line and glossary.