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History of the Ancient and Medieval World - Hardcover

 
9780761403517: History of the Ancient and Medieval World

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Beginning with prehistory and continuing to the brink of the European Renaissance, this broad-based reference set offers readers comprehensive coverage of a diversity of ancient and medieval civilizations and cultures. In addition to the Greeks and Romans, readers will be introduced to the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Phoenicians, Jews, Hittites, Chinese, and Persians, among many others. Readers will also learn about the development of religions, economies, governments, politics, the arts, and cultures. The 11 volumes arranged chronologically; Origins of Humanity; Egypt and Mesopotamia; Ancient Cultures; The Ancient Greeks; Greece and Rome; The Roman Empire; Religions of the World; Christianity and Islam; The Middle Ages; Medieval Politics and Life; and, Empires of the Ancient World. The Additional index volume includes: individual volume indexes, time lines, glossaries, and further readings Although this set focuses on the development of Western civilization, it also provides ample coverage of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia, Africa, and the Americas to give readers a balanced picture of the premodern world. The Volume 12 includes: comprehensive index; and thematic indexes - Arts and Culture, Customs and Everyday Life, Government and Politics, Major Geographical Locations, Religion, Trade and Economy, and Wars and Battles. It also includes comprehensive chronicles of history, time line, and glossary. Accessibly written and profusely illustrated with striking colour photographs and artwork, this reference gives readers factual detail and comprehensive perspective on the distant past.

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"This 12-volume set is worthy of recommendation for any serious elementary to middle school collection. An excellent set; highly recommended as a basic, lasting library reference." CHILDREN'S BOOKWATCH, March 1998 "...beautifully designed and logically arranged volumes... This set will become the resource for students seeking information on this time period, making the purchase price an investment for future generations. A high-priority item for high school libraries." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, February 1998 "History of the Ancient & Medieval World is a versatile, well-organized reference tool. It would be an asset in middle school, high school, and public library reference collections." AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL, 1998 "The text... is easy to understand, so it would be useful for students in grades six through adult. It is a good investment for public library collections." REFERENCE & USER SERVICES QUARTERLY, Winter 1997"

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Beginning with prehistory and continuing to the brink of the European Renaissance, this broad-based reference set offers readers comprehensive coverage of a diversity of ancient and medieval civilizations and cultures. In addition to the Greeks and Romans, readers will be introduced to the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Phoenicians, Jews, Hittites, Chinese, and Persians, among many others. Readers will also learn about the development of religions, economies, governments, politics, the arts, and cultures. The 11 volumes arranged chronologically; Origins of Humanity; Egypt and Mesopotamia; Ancient Cultures; The Ancient Greeks; Greece and Rome; The Roman Empire; Religions of the World; Christianity and Islam; The Middle Ages; Medieval Politics and Life; and, Empires of the Ancient World. The Additional index volume includes: individual volume indexes, time lines, glossaries, and further readings Although this set focuses on the development of Western civilization, it also provides ample coverage of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia, Africa, and the Americas to give readers a balanced picture of the premodern world. The Volume 12 includes: comprehensive index; and thematic indexes - Arts and Culture, Customs and Everyday Life, Government and Politics, Major Geographical Locations, Religion, Trade and Economy, and Wars and Battles. It also includes comprehensive chronicles of history, time line, and glossary. Accessibly written and profusely illustrated with striking colour photographs and artwork, this reference gives readers factual detail and comprehensive perspective on the distant past.

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Dijkstra, Henk
Verlag: Marshall Cavendish, 1996
ISBN 10: 0761403515 ISBN 13: 9780761403517
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