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Arranged geographically by continent, GREAT CIVILISATIONS introduces 20 exceptional cultures and moments in human history. Find out how modern humans left Africa and when they settled in each continent. Learn about the origins of farming and how it led to the formation of wealthy cities and large empires. Discover amazing civilisations from around the world, from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, to the earliest African and Australian cultures. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: David Owen worked as an editor in children's reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor. Giulia Lombardo is a freelance illustrator based in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated non-fiction books on a range of subjects. Dr John Haywood is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain and the author of many books including The New Atlas of World History (Thames & Hudson) and The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilisations. SELLING POINTS: . Provides an introduction to 20 ancient civilisations . Packed with information on food, trade, warriors, goddesses, festivals & much more . An eye-catching mix of large scenes showing how people lived and smaller illustrations with details of daily life . Ideal for home & school libraries
Contents
Prehistory 8
The Journey to Civilisation 10
The Birth of Farming 12
Africa 14
Ancient Egypt 16
Ancient Africa 18
Asia 20
Mesopotamia 22
The Indus Valley 24
Ancient China 26
Ancient Korea 28
Ancient Japan 30
Southeast Asian Empires 32
Europe 34
The Minoans 36
Ancient Greece 38
Ancient Rome 40
The Celts 42
The Vikings 44
The Americas 46
The Maya and the Aztecs 48
The Inca 50
Native Americans 52
Oceania 54
Ancient Australia 56
The Pacific 58
Quiz Time 60
Glossary & Index 62
