The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations Paperback - 2005
by John Haywood; Simon Hall (Editor)
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations explores the world's earliest cultures, from the farming settlements of Mesopotamia to the foundation of Rome. Examining the development of civilizations around the globe, it covers such subjects as the roots of the Egyptian pharaohs, China's long-lived dynasties, and the great cities of the Incas and Aztecs. Richly illustrated with photographs, artwork re-creations, and full-color maps, this is an illuminating and multifaceted one-volume introduction to early peoples and the world they created.
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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations explores the world’s earliest cultures, from the farming settlements of Mesopotamia to the foundation of Rome. Examining the development of civilizations around the globe, it covers such subjects as the roots of the Egyptian pharaohs, China’s long-lived dynasties, and the great cities of the Incas and Aztecs. Richly illustrated with photographs, artwork re-creations, and full-color maps, this is an illuminating and multifaceted one-volume introduction to early peoples and the world they created.
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For over 3000 years the Near Eastern civilizations were the most advanced in the world, providing impetus and inspiration for younger neighbouring civilizations, which later overshadowed them.
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- Title The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations
- Author John Haywood; Simon Hall (Editor)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: first
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, Italy
- Date October 25, 2005
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780141014487 / 0141014482
- Weight 0.76 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 9.59 x 7.04 x 0.28 in (24.36 x 17.88 x 0.71 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Library of Congress subjects Civilization, Ancient, Geography, Ancient
- Dewey Decimal Code 911
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Citations
- American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2007, Page 197
- Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr, 01/01/2007, Page 100
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