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"Examines the rise and fall of the Romans. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Romans were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization." --.

Examines the rise and fall of the ancient Egyptians. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the ancient Egyptians were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization.

A history of China, discussing its leaders, politics, explorations, and more, based on the Cyrus Tang Hall of China exhibition at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.

"An introduction to the material culture of the greater Mediterranean world, including Europe and western Asia, this book connects actual things to the political, economic, cultural, and social forces that shaped the first millennium AD"--Provided by publisher.

A compendium of statistics about Americans, covering recreation, sex, diet, beliefs, disease, technology use, and more.

"A kid-friendly history of the concept of freedom in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Romans? Find out how the Romans trained their soldiers, built their roads and buildings, and supplied their people with food and water. Discover how their brilliant developments in language, government, law, and entertainment still influence the way we live today.

Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? Find out how the ancient Greeks organized their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transportation, and built their temples. Discover how their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theater, and sports still influence the way we live today.

Provides answers to questions about the clothing, food, weapons, religion, and other aspects of daily life in ancient Greece.

Discusses important writers from the colonial period, the neoclassic age, the romantic movement, realism and naturalism, and the twentieth century (1914-1970).