civilization

Examines the life and times of the first woman pharaoh of ancient Egypt.

A biography of the pharaoh Snefru, first pharaoh of Egypt's fourth dynasty and builder of some of its greatest pyramids.

Outlines life in the United States in the 1950s, including the development of suburbia, advances in technology and entertainment, politics, the space race, and the Cold War.

Discusses life in China primarily during the Han dynasty, describing the life of farmers, life in a city, life in the military, business practices, the arts, and more.

Discusses the history, geography, daily life, culture, and customs of the island nation of Japan.

Photographs, illustrations, paintings, and text help describe what life was like for the samurai and shoguns of Japan from A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1700.

Discusses the history, geography, daily life, and culture of the Asian nation on the peninsula between China and Japan.

Surveys the important events in the history of Spain between the voyages of Columbus and the defeat of the Spanish Armada and examines the role of the arts and religion during these two centuries.

Examines the history, achievements, and legacy of the Renaissance in Italy, with an emphasis on Florence and Rome.

Presents a political, economic, and social background of Italy during the Renaissance. Art and culture are highlighted, showing the Renaissance spreading north through Europe.