Haywood, John

Profiles the ancient civilizations of the Near East and the Mediterranean, focusing on the civilizations of the ancient regions of southwest Asia and Egypt, as well as Greece and Rome.

An illustrated overview of world history presented in maps and timelines detailing important cultures, events, and developments.

Photographs and text examine the inventions and scientific achievements of different cultures through history and explores the range of human ingenuity.

Volume 1 covers prehistory and the Ancient World, Volume 2 covers the Medieval and Early Modern world, Volume 3 covers the Modern World.

Follows the history of the Vikings in Europe as traders, craftsmen, explorers, settlers, and mercenaries through the twelfth century.

Surveys the history of the world from prehistoric times to the present.

Describes various aspects of life in the Roman Empire, including the army, government, family life, farming, towns, and recreation. Also presents captioned pictures of related artifacts.

Tells all about life in the West African Kingdoms and simulates a trip there during that time period.

Charts the global story of humans from A.D. 1 to 1492, featuring world, regional, and supplementary maps that provide information about particular areas, themes, and events; and including photographs and illustrations.

Illustrations and text explore the working lives of peasants, kings, merchants, and builders through 10,000 years of civilization, describing how new jobs were created, how tools were made, and how the work force changed throughout history.