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An historical survey of the impact of man on his environment over the centuries.

Chronicles the rise of cities in both the East and the West.

Chronicles the era of the Enlightenment and the spread of invention and revolution in Europe, the Pacific, and North America.

"Examines Viking culture, golden age of Byzantine Empire, Japan, and South America"--Publisher's catalog.

Discusses Europe's feudal order, the Crusades, the spread of Islam to India, and the four great states of twelfth-century Southeast Asia.

Describes of the rise of civilization in the East through its inventions, technology, arts, trade, publishing, agriculture, and the rise of neo-Confucianism.

Describes the historical events and the various civilizations that flourished throughout the world, with emphasis on the Mediterranean area, from 1500 to 600 B.C.

Home life through the ages, with additional essays on Shelter, the Marriage bond, and the Pleasures of the table.