The development of Egyptian civilization is traced through the periods of Egypt's history from about 4000 B.C. to the downfall of old Egypt in 1085 B.C.
Discusses the development and contributions of the cradle of Western civilization' in the successive ancient civilization of the Summerians, Babylonians, Assyriams, and Persians.
An account of life in ancient Rome, from its founding through the rise of Christianity and the fall of the Roman Empire, including its history, art, and important people.
