History - Civilization

Nearly twenty-eight years after the completion of the first five seasons at the Chogha Mish site in Iran, the first of the final reports is now available. The site turned out to be highly significant for the wide range of protoliterate and prehistoric artifacts...

Yellowtip's accidental discovery of weaponry provides the basis for the first chronicle in this personal take on the key events in various stages of evolution. Discussed are events that had a profound effect on the development and prosperity of early humans, such as the...

Matthew Wolfgang Stolper began working for the Chicago Assyrian Dictionary in 1978 and became full professor in the Oriental Institute 1987, focusing on Neo-Babylonian and Middle Elamite. Matt has worked tirelessly to raise the necessary funding, to assemble a team of scholars, to promote...

One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the discipline's most important, complex, and controversial figures, has not been in print for several years. Now Evolution of Culture is again available in paperback, allowing today's generation of anthropologists new...

The renowned German philosopher and historian Karl Jaspers famously defined an Axial Age as the centuries surrounding 500 BC that uplifted humanity with teachings on morality and love characterized by the Golden Rule. The four major civilizations generated by that Age--Confucian China, Hindu India,...

The rich natural resources of ancient Egypt provided a wealth of raw material for its structures, sculptures, and art, while its geographic isolation helped to ensure the survival of its rich culture for centuries. While other references focus on the people and battles central...

For Harry Redner, the phrase "beyond civilization" refers to the new and unprecedented condition the world is now entering--specifically, the condition commonly known as globalization. Redner approaches globalization from the perspective of history and seeks to interpret it in relation to previous key stages...

A translation of ancient legal sources such as the Code of Hammurabi, laws relating to contracts, marriage, inheritance, slavery, property, sales, land tenure, and more will show the reader the law and the law-courts, the rights of the State, the family and the individual,...

This book is a study of the settlement patterns of the Middle to Later stages of the Paleolithic period in the natural landscapes of the Iranian Plateau. By analyzing different environmental settings, stone artifacts, faunal remains and finally the game behavioral movements, this book...

Embracing the concept of marginality as a method for recovering histories of home, this book explores communities that have been seen to exist outside of western models of nineteenth- and twentieth-century domesticity, particularly as they were transplanted in - and transformed by - settler,...

The Hebrew Impact On Western Civilization is a comprehensive exploration of the profound influence that Hebrew culture, language, and religion have had on the development of Western civilization. Written by Dagobert D. Runes, a renowned philosopher and scholar of Jewish studies, this book delves...

The Theory of the Arts V1: Or Art in Relation to Nature, Civilization, and Man (1869) is a comprehensive work by George Harris that explores the relationship between art and various aspects of human life. The book is divided into three parts, each of...

The Routledge History of Global War and Society offers a sweeping introduction to the most significant research on the causes, experiences, and impacts of war throughout history. This collection of twenty-seven essays by leading historians demonstrates how war and society studies have dramatically expanded...

This book demonstrates and analyzes patterns in the response of the Imperial Roman state to local resistance, focusing on decisions made within military and administrative organizations during the Principate. Through a thorough investigation of the official Roman approach towards local revolt, author Gil Gambash...

What Greek philosopher thought writing would harm a student's memory? Was the poet Byron's daughter the first computer programmer? Who plays more video games, women over 18 or teenage boys?In Alphabet to Internet: Media in Our Lives, Irving Fang looks at each medium of...

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...

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,...

This volume covers the Isin-Larsa and Old Babylonian periods, a period marked initially by the struggle of two city-states, Isin and Larsa, for control over the land of Sumer in southern Babylonia. In the end the city-state of Babylon, under its energetic ruler Hammurabi,...

Lively and well written, Bread and Circuses analyzes theories that have treated mass culture as either a symptom or a cause of social decadence. Discussing many of the most influential and representative theories of mass culture, it ranges widely from Greek and Roman origins,...

The first comprehensive history of the cultural impact of the Phoenicians, who knit together the ancient Mediterranean world long before the rise of the Greeks. Imagine you are a traveler sailing to the major cities around the Mediterranean in 750 BC. You would notice...

The streets of Roman cities have received surprisingly little attention until recently. Traditionally the main interest archaeologists and classicists had in streets was in tracing the origins and development of the orthogonal layout used in Roman colonial cities. Roman Urban Street Networks is the...

Gavin Hardy and Laurence Totelin have brought together their botanical and historical knowledge to produce this unique overview of ancient botany. It examines all the founding texts of botanical science, such as Theophrastus' Enquiry into Plants, Dioscorides' Materia Medica, Pliny the Elder's Natural History,...

The volume under review deals with the aims, methods, preliminary results and problems of three campaigns in Iraqi Kurdistan (1948, 1950-51, 1954-55). It does not offer a final excavation or exploration report, since some of the materials have not yet been studied in detail;...

While Petra's fame might often come second to things like the Egyptian pyramids at Giza, ancient Greece, or the Great Wall of China, you can now see that the Rose City certainly deserves its place under the Sun as one of the most precious...

Scented World: Perfumes, Oils, and Incense Through HistoryBy Sasha LinseyFrom the temples of Egypt to the gardens of Persia, from the incense paths of Arabia to the stillrooms of Europe, fragrance has shaped the story of civilization. Scented World is an unforgettable journey through...

Few people know that between the mighty empires of Egypt and Assyria once stood a forgotten kingdom that shaped them both. Buried beneath centuries of dust lies the story of the Mitanni Empire-a civilization born from the resilience of the Hurrian people, who rose...

Spend 24 hours in the vibrant, divided world of Shogun's Japan. In 1614, Japan stood at a crossroads. As the Tokugawa shogunate tightened its grip on power, samurai prepared for war, Christians faced persecution, and foreign merchants navigated a rapidly shifting political landscape. In...

Embark on an enchanting voyage through India's rich educational history with "Promotion of Learning in India" by Narendra Nath Law. This meticulously researched book unveils centuries of scholarly evolution, from the ancient Vedic and Buddhist eras to the heights of Mughal patronage and the...

Start an extraordinary journey through the annals of The Rauzat-us-Safa; or, Garden of Purity, Part 2, Volume 1, where the annals of prophets, kings, and philosophers converge in a tapestry of timeless wisdom and historical intrigue. This volume delves deep into the lives and...

Rise and Decline of Civilizations: Lessons for the Jewish People is a thought experiment in which the author examines the work of 23 historians of the last 2,400 years, from Thucydides to Jared Diamond, who describe the rise and decline of nations and civilizations....

Creative Industries is a daring collection of essays that charts the noisy revolution that is transforming the production, consumption, and understanding of culture in the all-wired era. It brings together seminal essays written across traditional and new media, industry sectors, and national contexts to...

A non-Eurocentric portrait of the major developments and integrations of social and cultural movements.Author: Kenneth Neill CameronISBN-10: 0853454086ISBN-13: 9780853454083Publisher: Monthly Review PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1973Pages: 470Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.08d

Author: Fiano BramleyISBN-13: 9798277785591Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/07/2025Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d

Discover the tapestry of history woven into the fabric of the Texas Hill Country, where each visitor leaves a mark and every corner holds a tale. Experience the enduring spirit of this small piece of land, a testament to the passage of time and...

For over half a century, the "Out of Africa" theory has dominated our understanding of human origins - the idea that all modern humans descended from a single migration out of Africa around 60,000 years ago. But what if the story is far more...

A chronoligical history of keyboard music for the piano and its forerunners from its beginning throough the twentieth century.There is detsiled description of the piano music of all major composers, as well as discussion of forms and styles. Chapters also focus on composers from...

"The Moors In Spain: A Wonderful Chapter Of The World's Civilization" explores the rich and complex history of the Moors in Spain, highlighting their significant contributions to science, arts, and statecraft. This book delves into the history and achievements of these great warriors and...

Employing the logical tools of contemporary analytic philosophy, this book places the pseudo-Hippocratic treatise On the Art of Medicine in its proper philosophical, rhetorical, and medical contexts through a new translation and commentary on the Greek text.Author: Joel MannISBN-10: 9004224130ISBN-13: 9789004224131Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2012Pages:...

Americans spend, on average, 90 percent of their lives indoors, with two-thirds of that time spent in their homes. Globally, the construction and maintenance of residential buildings account for a staggering portion of carbon emissions. In this timely and fascinating work, architect and urban-planning...

Author: Charles RiverISBN-13: 9798277599310Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2025Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.41d

Unveil the forgotten divination practices of the Romani-a people whose spiritual insight has echoed across centuries.In Romani Magick - Book II: Divination of the Romani, bestselling author Dennis Henderson opens the door to one of the world's most mysterious and intuitive spiritual traditions. Rich...

What if the Christmas you know is only a fragment of the real story? For centuries, Christmas has been celebrated around the world. But how much of what we know is based on myth, assumption, or centuries of cultural blending? The Real History of...

The ruins still stand. The heroes still echo. But the world that birthed them vanished in fire. Few people know the real story behind the Mycenaeans, the Bronze Age rulers who shaped Greek religion, heroic legend, and the foundations of Western culture. What you...

From ancient tribes to the fall of Granada, discover the untold story of how Spain was forged in fire, faith, and empire. What you're about to discover will change how you see one of the most extraordinary civilizations in human history. A Brief History...

From Transylvania to Tunbridge Wells: The Original Manuscript restores Nicholas de Vere's working voice-sharp, sardonic, and meticulously sourced-exactly as readers remember it. Moving fluidly from Central-European folklore to English parish memory, de Vere follows the long threads of lineage, heraldry, and mythic kingship to...

The Story of Fun and Games: A Journey Through TimeFrom Senet and the Royal Game of Ur to mahjong, Monopoly, Scrabble, and D&D-discover how play shaped culture, cognition, and community.Spanning 5,000 years, this richly written, research-driven book traces how simple tools-dice, tiles, cards, boards,...

"Civilizations do not fall to armies alone - they fall when they fail to see the ideas that have already breached their gates."A Civilizational Reckoning examines how Sharia, a 7th-century legal system, is reshaping Western culture, institutions, and freedoms - in ways both visible...

Sacred Geometry: The Hidden Codes of the World's Great Monuments Why do the world's greatest monuments - the Pyramids of Giza, the Parthenon, Chartres Cathedral, the Taj Mahal - still captivate us centuries later? The answer lies in a universal language older than words:...

The Spring and Autumn & Warring States Periods takes you on a journey through one of the most transformative eras in Chinese history, marked by endless battles, brilliant strategies, and the rise and fall of powerful leaders.The story begins with the collapse of the...