Illustrated history of the ancient world

Readers will be intrigued by Ancient Egyptian history with stunning imagery of hieroglyphs, relics, ruins, and monuments. Lovers of ancient history will relish this treasure of Egypt's past.

China is a country full of culture, life, and history that spans centuries. Readers explore these elements of ancient China through its art. Bright, colorful photographs show artistic depictions of the life and culture of China and how it has changed through the centuries.

Text and photographs introduce the history and civilization of ancient India and Southeast Asia.

Readers are presented with a vivid portrait of the classical Islamic world through its greatest architectural sites and art treasures.