History - Civilization

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...

History belongs to the heroes. But to get the full story, sometimes you have to ask the side characters. The lives of Leonardo da Vinci, Henry VIII, and Queen Victoria fill bookshelves and fascinate scholars all over the world. But little attention is given...

Welcome to the most interesting dinner party you've ever attended! Join seven friends for an evening of trivia, myth-busting, and camaraderie. You'll have a front row seat at the party, listening in to the early small talk--where light and fun ideas are discussed ("Did...

Why do the self-proclaimed progressives always come to power using the rhetoric of fairness, equity, and inclusion, but almost inevitably end up looking down upon the rest of us from an ivory tower? Meanwhile, those they claim to champion, especially those at the lower...

This book challenges prevailing models of the ways formerly enslaved individuals in Ancient Rome navigated their social and economic landscape. Drawing on the rich epigraphic evidence left behind by municipal freedmen and freedwomen, who had been owned and manumitted by the communities of Roman...

This book examines sexuality in the past, and explores how it helps explain sexuality in the present. The subject of sexuality is often a controversial one, and exploring it through a world history perspective emphasizes the extent to which societies, including our own, are...

Unlock the Mysteries of Ancient Africa: Discover the Empires, Legends, and Myths That Shaped History!Three manuscripts in one book: Ancient African Empires: An Enthralling Guide to the Major Kingdoms and Civilizations of AfricaAncient Carthage: An Enthralling Guide to the Phoenicians and Carthaginian CivilizationAfrican Mythology:...

This book reveals several aspects of the Ancient Egyptian culture, such as the very remote antiquities of Egypt; the Egyptian characteristics and religious beliefs and practices; their social/political system; their cosmic temples; the richness of their language; musical heritage and comprehensive sciences; their advanced...

How much do you know about the history of narcissism?You'd be forgiven for saying "not much," which is the answer for many of us. After all, the term has only become commonly used in recent years. And yet, narcissism has existed across many years...

Legends of King Arthur swirl about Glastonbury like a tantalizing fog from the nearby Somerset marshes. The nearby hill fort at South Cadbury has long been suggested as the location for Camelot. Indeed, excavations of South Cadbury suggest that it was in use during...

Do you want to delve into the grand narrative of life on Earth?Dive into Evolutionary History, a mesmerizing journey through time, tracing the origins and development of all living beings. From the earliest single-celled organisms to the rise of Homo sapiens, this book unravels...

���� Dive into the Daring Disasters of Europe with "Epic Fails in European History"! ������������ Fascinated by history? �������� Constantly questioning the deeper reasons and broader repercussions of historical events?���� Want to learn the behind-the-scenes stories of maritime catastrophes, military blunders, famines, wars, and...

Unveil the Extraordinary with Human History: 1000 Interesting Facts and 101 Weird MomentsTwo manuscripts in one book: Human History: 1000 Interesting Facts About Humans from Ancient Times to the Present101 Weird Moments in Human HistoryEmbark on a riveting journey through time with these two...

Unlock the Chronicles of East Asia: Over 1,000 Captivating Facts on Chinese and Japanese HistoryTwo manuscripts in one book: Chinese History: 500 Interesting Facts About ChinaJapanese History: 500 Interesting Facts About JapanDive deep into the ancient and modern intricacies of China and Japan with...

The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races; With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha...

Ancient Persia in Western History is a measured rejoinder to the dominant narrative that considers the Graeco-Persian Wars to be merely the first round of an oft-repeated battle between the despotic 'East' and the broadly enlightened 'West'. Sasan Samiei analyses the historiography which has...

This volume, publishing the proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt (New York, 2011), presents the results of the latest research and discoveries in the field which are leading to a better understanding of the origins of the Ancient...