civilization

Describes American popular culture in the 1900s, covering such aspects as advertising, architecture, food, leisure, music, and travel, and listing the prices of several products.

Discusses the English writers during the four centuries between the Norman Conquest and the Renaissance in their historical context.

Examines Roman and early Christian visual arts in their social and cultural context, discussing the art of the era in relation to issues such as religion, power, death, society, and acculturation.

An introduction to ancient Greek life and culture that profiles the men and women who contributed to Greece's rise and fall.

Profiles the culture and history of Taiwan and includes information about the country's geography, people, art, religions, literature, traditions, food, and economy.

Text and many color photos profile several strains of historical Japanese art and culture, covering the "kami," the Buddhist tradition, the court, the warrior, Zen, and the Edo period; also includes a section of related documents, a chronology, and a bibliography.

Explores how demographic, industrial, and production shifts impacted American society in the 1970s, leading to a dramatic change in how Americans lived, worked, and thought.

An introduction to medieval England surveying the years from the departure of the Roman legions to the Battle of Bosworth.

A compendium of information about the major pyramids of ancient Egypt, providing a description of each monument; explaining the rituals and mythology surrounding the death and burial of Egyptian pharoahs; telling the story of travelers, looters, and archaeologists who encountered the pyramids; and discussing how the pyramids were built.

Discusses many aspects of medieval civilization in Britain between 1066-1485 including the church, trade and communications, leisure and fashion, and castles.