civilization

Examines the rule of Augustus Caesar, including his rise to power, politics, and final days, and describes everyday life in Rome during his reign.

A comprehensive A-to-Z reference that describes the various people, works of art and literature, movements and influences in American culture that significantly reflected or responded to the Cold War.

Describes the spread of Africans to the western hemisphere and the influences and development of their culture.

Contains alphabetically-arranged entries that provide information on African and African-American people, places, culture, politics, and history. Includes photographs, maps, and recommendations for further reading.

Describes thirteen places around which life in ancient Egypt revolved and how these places fit into the society of the time.

Traces the history of the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages which followed, through a description of common objects, tools, clothes, dwellings, food, and day-to-day activities of the people in both the cities and in the country.

Text and photographs present the pivotal moments of American history in the 20th century. Also includes dates and facts about a variety of subjects.

Provides a portrait of life in Renaissance Italy, from 1400 to 1550, featuring a timeline and overview of the period, and discussing women, art, celebrations, and many other topics.

Describes the construction of roads and aqueducts in ancient Rome, life and customs along the roads, water distribution and aqueduct maintenance, and the building of bridges.

Text and pictures present an overview of the political, social, and cultural events of the 1960's.