civilization

Brief text and illustrations present the development and contibutions of Greek civilization from the age of the Myceneans to the Hellenistic period in the last century BC.

This book traces the history of the Maya civilization, from 1000 B.C. to the sixteenth century.

Describes the history and culture of ancient Egypt, discussing its beginnings, growth into an empire, religion, and society and the conflicts that shaped its later periods.

Full-color, illustrated photographs that describe fifty inscribed monuments from across America that pays tribute to events and people throughout the nation's history, including the Lincoln Memorial, World War II, Korean, and Vietnam memorials, the Murrah Federal Building display in Oklahoma City, and September 11 memorials.

Examines the mythology and history behind the pyramids of the world including the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, the ziggurats of Babylon, and the temples of the Aztecs and Mayans and provides information on pyramid construction, the people who built them, and their priests and gods.

Presents works of art from throughout ancient Egypt's history, discussing what they say about Egyptian society and culture during the reigns of the first pharaohs, the age of the pyramids, the New Kingdom, and Greek and Roman rule.

Explores all aspects of Roman life from the 8th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of ancient Egypt, and includes thematic trails, and illustrations.