Organized alphabetically within geographical volumes on Africa, Europe, the Americas, the Near East and Southwest Asia, and Asia and the Pacific, entries cover the social, political, scientific and technological, economic, and cultural events and developments that shaped the ancient world in all areas of the globe.
Each volume explores significant civilizations, personalities, cultural and social developments, and scientific achievements in its geographical area. Boxed features include "Link in Time," "Link in Place," "Ancient Weapons," "Turning Points," and "Great Lives." Each volume also includes maps, timelines, and illustrations. A selected glossary, a bibliography, and volume indexes complete the set.
its geographical area. Boxed features include "Link in Time," "Link in Place," "Ancient Weapons," "Turning Points," and "Great Lives." Each volume also includes maps, timelines, and illustrations. A selected glossary, a bibliography, and volume indexes complete the set.
Civilizations of Africa
Agriculture; Akhenaten; Alexandria; Animism; Archeological Discoveries; Art and Architecture; Axum
Bantu Migration; Berbers
Carthage; Culture and Traditions
Egypt
Ghana; Giza; Great Zimbabwe; Greek Colonies
Ibn Battuta
Kongo Empire; Kush
Language and Writing; Libya
Mali; Mauretania; Monomutapa Empire; Myths and Epics
Nile River; Nok People; Nubia
Olduvai Gorge
Paleobiology
Religion
Salt Trade; Sheba, Queen of; Slavery; Society; Songhai Empire; Stone Circles
Technology and Inventions; Timbuktu; Tools and Weapons
