civilization

Explores how America is under attack not only from terrorists, but from people who provide a rationale for terrorism, and defends America against the accusations and statements made by terrorist groups and other countries.

Introduces readers to the Roman Empire, providing a history of its rise and fall; details on Roman daily life; coverage of Roman literature, art, and popular culture; and information on its significant leaders.

Traces the history of the great empires of the West, from the days of Alexander the Great and Rome to the fall of Europe's colonial system after World War II.

Examines the religious rituals, classic and modern literature, performing arts, fine arts, handicrafts, housing, clothing, family life, holidays, festivals, and social customs of the Japanese culture.

Traces the history of Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age through 30 B.C., and discusses the government, society, religious beliefs and customs, artistic achievements, theater and drama, literature, philosophy, science, economy, and military of the civilization.

Presents a gallery of images, including fine and folk art, architecture, crafts, and photographs, that capture the spirit of New York; and features text that describes the history, geography, people, politics, culture, and attractions of the state.

Presents an account of the thousand-year history of the ancient Kingdom of Kush, and provides information about Kushite religion and funerary rituals, architecture, urban and rural settlement, economy, arts, and decline and fall.

Examines the biblical narratives in their historical, social, archaeological, and mythological contexts and provides a section with a book-by-book summary of the Bible.

Author explores what it means to be an American and how the new ethnic awareness could lead to more fragmentation of American society.