civilization

An introduction to the Renaissance that covers the period from Dante Alighieri's birth in the mid-thirteenth century to Michelangelo's death in the mid-sixteenth, discussing the rise of individualism, the interest in antiquity, politics, science and humanism, society and festivals, and morality and religion.

Looks at the influence of Greek mythology on everyday words, buildings, movies, and more.

A fictionalized diary kept by Tutankhamen during his ninth year, the year he became King of Egypt, about 1334 B.C.

Explores the culture and achievements of the ancient Maya civilization through examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries.

Contains more than 4,400 alphabetized articles on people, places, events, and other topics related to Africa and the African-American experience, focusing on political and social history, literature, and the arts; and includes maps, charts, tables, a chronology, and a bibliography.

Examines the hidden forces behind Japanese attitudes and conduct in political, social, business, and personal life.

"A literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the Smithsonian's museums that together offer a new perspective on the history of the United States. Ranging from the earliest years of the pre-Columbian continent to the digital age, and from the American Revolution to Vietnam, each entry pairs the history surrounding each object with the story of its creation or discovery and the place it has come to occupy in our national memory"--Publisher's description.

"In this new and expanded third edition the best-selling volume offers a lucid survey that covers all the key elements of ancient Greek civilization from the age of Homer to the Hellenistic period"--.

Describes the tombs, temples, and houses of ancient Egypt, explaining how those buildings were constructed and how they served the needs and customs of the people.