Surveys the important events in the history of Spain between the voyages of Columbus and the defeat of the Spanish Armada and examines the role of the arts and religion during these two centuries.
Uses text and photographs to examine the history, culture, religious beliefs, and social structure of the ancient Romans, and discusses their contribution to future civilizations.
Describes how India, under a dynasty of remarkable rulers from 320 to 550 A.D., entered a golden age of prosperity, conquest, justice, scientific advance, and artistic and literary distinction.
Examines the history, culture, religion, society, and achievements of the Ottoman Empire, from its tribal origins in the 1200s to its decline in the early twentieth century.
Traces the history, society, culture, and lasting influences of the Byzantine Empire, which grew from the decaying Roman empire and ruled from Constantinople from the fourth to the end of the fifteenth century.
Discusses how and why the Renaissance began in Italy, the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Italian Renaissance, and the lasting effects of these achievements on Western civilization.
