civilization

Describes daily life and major historical events of the Middle Ages, with an emphasis on events in Great Britain from the fifth to the fifteenth centuries.

Photographs, illustrations, and text introduce readers to daily life in the ancient Idus Valley civilization.

Explores all aspects of life in ancient Greece from the advent of the Minoan civilization in Crete to the Roman conquest in 30 B.C., including information on rulers and leaders; economy, trade, and transport; religion and mythology; art, science, and philosophy, and everyday life.

Explains how a once-flourishing ancient civilization in the Indus Valley declined after foreign invaders took over the weakened government; and describes how India became the country it is today.

Describes the culture of ancient civilizations of India, the Indus Valley Civilization, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire, and discusses how political and social changes of any region affect its art and culture.

"Offers readers a glimpse into the major ages of China and their prominent contributions to history, [covering] the influence of the Yellow River, the Shang (Bronze Age) ornamentation, the Great Wall from the Qin (Imperial Age), and silk use and the Silk Road of the Han, [and discusses] other cultural contributions, such as art, dance, drama, literature, and pottery"--Provided by publisher.

"... leads readers though the history of ancient China, up to and through its decline, including how power was centralized within the Zhou royal house and aristocratic families that ruled their individual territories. This resource explains the Spring and Autumn periods, as well as Confucius's influence, and the positive and negative aspects of the Qin Dynasty"--Amazon.com.

Looks at the culture found in Ancient Mesopotamia, discussing religion, writing, music, celebrations and more.

Explains how natural causes, such as drought, invasions, and other factors led to the downfall of the Mesopotamian civilization, and discusses its lasting legacy.

Describes the technological achievements of the ancient Mesopotamians.