History - Civilization

The final three volumes of the most famous historical chronicle in English, in hardcover in a gorgeously illustrated box set, with an introduction by renowned scholar Hugh Trevor-Roper. Edward Gibbon's account of Roman decline remains a remarkably fresh and vital contribution to the subject...

Knowledge about the roles of women in ancient civilizations has been limited to traditionally held notions, but recent discoveries and research have led to exciting insights into the great variety of ways in which women contributed to ancient cultures. This reference work, designed for...

Author: Gleb V. NosovskiyISBN-10: 1729593690ISBN-13: 9781729593691Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/26/2018Pages: 674Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.51lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.35d

It is often said that the devil has all the best tunes. He also has as many names as he has guises. Lucifer, Mephistopheles, Beelzebub (in Christian thought), Ha-Satan or the Adversary (in Jewish scripture) and Iblis or Shaitan (in Islamic tradition) has throughout...

Author: Captivating HistoryISBN-13: 9798893581539Publisher: Captivating HistoryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/06/2024Pages: 110Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Brill's Companion to War in the Ancient Iranian Empires examines military structures and methods from the Elamite period through the Achaemenid, Seleucid, Arsacid, and Sasanian empires. War played a critical role in Iranian state formation and dynastic transitions, imperial ideologies and administration, and relations...

Dive into Denmark's History: From Vikings to Modern Wonders!Discover the fascinating history of Denmark through 500 interesting facts. This captivating book takes you on a journey from ancient times to the modern era, revealing the intriguing events and stories that have shaped this unique...

The two aspects of cognitive abilities (IQ and wisdom) are leveraged by Dr. Harry Chang et al. in The Bell Curve Plus: Intelligence and the War of Civilizations in analyzing the current situation in the United States. After reviewing different cultures, religions, and Jewish...

Discover the Legacy of Serbia's Royal Heritage in "Serbian Kings and Dynasties"Embark on a journey through time with "Serbian Kings and Dynasties," a meticulously researched and captivating account of the Serbian monarchy's profound influence on the nation's history, culture, and identity. This comprehensive volume...

"I had been waiting for much of my life to read this extraordinary book...there are clues and messages for every fortunate reader who picks it up." --Annie Proulx *A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice* A landmark history of the peasant experience, exploring...

For millennia, the Mediterranean has been one of the global cockpits of human endeavor. World- class interpretations exist of its classical and subsequent history, but there has been remarkably little holistic exploration of how its societies, culture, and economies first came into being, despite...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Uruk is the first fully historical analysis of the origins of the city and of the state in southern Mesopotamia, the region providing the earliest evidence in world history related to these seminal developments. Contrasting his approach--influenced by V. Gordan Childe and by Marxist...

Muhammad Bin Abdullah is one of the most influential men who came across earth. He was a man admired and loved by his followers, and respected by his enemies for being a brilliant leader and a charismatic founder of a nation. He's the man...

Unlock Scotland's Secrets: Journey Through History and Myth in One Exciting BookTwo manuscripts in one book: History of Scotland: An Enthralling Overview of Important Events and FiguresScottish Mythology: Enthralling Myths, Folktales, and Legends from ScotlandDo you know Scotland's whole story? In this enthralling history...

The Hidden Secrets of the Pharaohs: A Journey Through Ancient EgyptStep into the amazing world of ancient Egypt, where kings were seen as gods. This book takes you on an exciting trip through time, uncovering the secrets and stories of Egypt's famous rulers.What's Inside:...

Author: Yuval Noah HarariISBN-10: 006342200XISBN-13: 9780063422001Publisher: Harper PerennialLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/04/2025Pages: 464Format: Paperback

- This book's research background focuses on the rapid and transformative Islamic conquests in Asia, which began in the 7th century and significantly altered the region's political, social, and cultural landscape.-Past methods of studying these conquests often lacked a comprehensive approach that integrated the...

Game Changers: The Greatest Sports Stories Ever Told Prepare to have your socks knocked off and your jaw dropped with "Game Changers: The Greatest Sports Stories Ever Told." This book is not just another dusty collection of stats and scores-oh no. It's a heart-pounding,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The Neanderthals populated western Europe from nearly 250,000 to 30,000 years ago when they disappeared from the archaeological record. In turn, populations of anatomically modern humans, Homo sapiens, came to dominate the area. Seeking to understand the nature of this replacement, which has become...

If You Want to Be Inspired by Black Heroes Who Shaped History, Then Keep Reading...For humanity to see where it is going, it must look back to the past. Exploring these stories of resilience, determination, and brilliance awakens a deep drive within to achieve....

Discover the Holy Roman Empire: The Empire That Shaped Modern EuropeStep into the fascinating story of the Holy Roman Empire, a powerful force that connected the old world to the new. This book shows how the empire's impact is still felt today, from the...

The influence of Alexander the Great is extensive and profound. His father first succeeded in uniting the Greek city-states, and Alexander ultimately ended the Persian Empire. More significantly, Alexander's conquests helped to disseminate Hellenism, or Greek culture, throughout his realm. In reality, because of...

Michael Burger's goal in this inexpensive overview is to provide a brief, historical narrative of Western civilization. Not only does its length and price separate this text from the competition, but its no-frills, uncluttered format and well-written, one-authored approach make it a valuable asset...

Booker T. Washington: Builder Of A Civilization is a biography of the renowned African-American educator and leader, Booker T. Washington. Written by Emmett Jay Scott, who was Washington's personal secretary for over a decade, the book provides a detailed account of Washington's life and...

Author: Captivating HistoryISBN-13: 9798893581331Publisher: Captivating HistoryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2024Pages: 474Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d

Author: Hugh NewmanISBN-10: 1952178444ISBN-13: 9781952178443Publisher: Wooden BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2025Pages: 64Format: Paperback

In the time-stopping soils, waters, and ice of the North, a lost world is preserved. Remnants of wooden gaming boards scored into grids and counters made from colored glass, amber, and bone. Elegant antler combs that speak of a Viking love of grooming and...

In this sweeping new history of humanity, told through the prism of our ever-changing moral norms and values, Hanno Sauer shows how modern society is just the latest step in the long evolution of good and evil and everything in between. What makes us...

Embark on a captivating voyage through the ages with (The Great Guardian), a meticulously crafted exploration into the enthralling history of the Cane Corso dog breed. Authored by Cole B. Brodoski, this compelling narrative weaves together the threads of loyalty, strength, and the indomitable...

In this fully revised fourth edition, this book treats globalization from several vantage points, showing how these help grasp the nature of globalization both in the past and today. The revisions include greater attention to the complications of racism (after 1500) and nationalism (after...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Author: Yuval Noah HarariISBN-13: 9798217077618Publisher: Random House Large Print PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/05/2024Pages: 816Format: PaperbackLarge Print

Author: Vladimir V. Kalachnikov, Gleb V. NosovskiyISBN-10: 152346996XISBN-13: 9781523469963Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/18/2016Pages: 560Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.09lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.14d

Author: Yuval Noah HarariISBN-10: 0063422018ISBN-13: 9780063422018Publisher: HarperLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/04/2025Pages: 464Format: Hardcover

Although the distant origins of medieval Central Europe have enjoyed constant interest among historians, only marginal attention has been paid to the power and political prerequisites for the first Westernization, i.e. the gradual adoption of the values, norms and patterns of behavior of the...

Scholarship surrounding the standard varieties of Ancient Greek (Attic, the Koine, and Atticistic Greek) focused from its beginnings until relatively recently on determining fixed uniformities or differences between them. This collection of essays advocates for understanding them as interconnected and continuously evolving and suggests...

The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in...

Sources for the History of Western Civilization is a primary source reader designed specifically to allow undergraduate students to interact with historical documents. Michael Burger provides only the editorial guidance that students truly require, without unnecessary interventions.The third edition gives special stress to certain...

The history of humankind searching for God is as old as humankind itself. This book covers the main phases of this never ending search. The themes covered are: RELIGION Introduction What is scared The symbols Myths and Rites PRIMITIVE PEOPLE The origins The Neolithic...

An eight year old boy named James, aka the wannabe Cisco Kid, nearly lost his life as he searched for precious metal in a bone dry southwest Arizona gulley. He retrieved only pyrite before a desert flood swept away his world. Over the course...

Author: Chris HeggISBN-10: 1644460270ISBN-13: 9781644460276Publisher: Rowe PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/13/2024Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.30d

Ancient Civilizations offers a comprehensive and straightforward account of the world's first civilizations and how they were discovered, drawing on many avenues of inquiry including archaeological excavations, surveys, laboratory work, highly specialized scientific investigations, and both historical and ethnohistorical records.Author: Chris Scarre, Brian Fagan,...

Discover the Fascinating Journey of European History with 1000 Interesting Facts!Explore the rich story of Europe's past, from ancient times to the modern era. This book offers a wide view of Europe's most important periods, from prehistoric civilizations to the European Union. Each chapter...

The Epic Saga of the Anglo-SaxonsStep into the tumultuous world of early England, where tribal kingdoms battled for supremacy, and a new culture was born from the ashes of Roman rule. The Anglo-Saxons offers a captivating journey through centuries of history, from the dawn...

If you're passionate about the events that have shaped our world, then HowExpert Guide to World History is the perfect resource. This comprehensive handbook offers a detailed exploration of our shared heritage, ideal for history enthusiasts, students, or anyone curious about the past.Introduction- Chapter...

The Spirit of America is a collection of essays written by Henry Van Dyke, one of America's most beloved writers and thinkers. The book celebrates the best of American culture and values, from hard work and perseverance to freedom and democracy. Full of insightful...

The World of Renaissance Italy: A Daily Life Encyclopedia engages all of the Italian peninsula from the Black Death (1347-1352) to 1600. Unlike other encyclopedic works about the Renaissance era, this book deals exclusively with Italy, revealing the ways common Italian people lived and...