History - Civilization

The Qin Dynasty: A History of China takes you on a journey through one of the most dramatic chapters in Chinese history. From the unification of the warring states to the iron rule of Qin Shi Huang, this book dives deep into the empire...

What is China really doing in the underdeveloped world? Massive investments in ports, schools, roads, bridges and hospitals under the Belt and Road Initiative are raising eyebrows in the West, but developing countries are asking for more. Learn the real reasons why. Grab a...

The ultimate beginner's guide to metal detecting for kidsDoes your child dream of finding hidden treasure?Whether they're fascinated by Roman coins, Viking hoards, or just love exploring the great outdoors, The Metal Detecting Handbook (For Kids) is the perfect way to spark curiosity, develop...

The book offers an in-depth narratological analysis of the 'Book of Orpheus' (10.1-11.84). The commentary puts special emphasis on the polyphony of the various narrative levels that results from the complex relation of Ovid's narrator-persona towards the programmatic Orpheus-figure.Author: Julian WagnerISBN-10: 9004701532ISBN-13: 9789004701533Publisher: BrillLanguage:...

This book provides a comprehensive account of the Roman impact on the economy of the Lower Germanic Limes region and thereby makes a valuable contribution to the larger debate on Roman economic growth.Author: Erik TimmermanISBN-10: 9004682201ISBN-13: 9789004682207Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/05/2023Pages: 332Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.41lbsSize: 9.21h...

Examination of Cardinal Ridge School property, Loudoun County, Virginia, the SE corner of Conklin.Author: Larry Winter Jr. RoederISBN-10: 1495240940ISBN-13: 9781495240942Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/16/2014Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d

Volume Four contains computer scans of historical documents of importance to the series on Conklin History from the archives of the Circuit Court of Loudoun County and the Prosperity Baptist Church in Conklin. Digital copies of all of these records and other files are...

It has always been mankind's gift, or curse, to be inquisitive, and through the ages people have been driven to explore the limits of the worlds known to them--and beyond. Here are the stories of forty of the world's greatest explorers from Europe, America,...

Author: History TitansISBN-13: 9798232104634Publisher: History TitansLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2020Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.16d

Author: Sarah Alam MalikISBN-10: 0063476525ISBN-13: 9780063476523Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2026Pages: 256Format: Hardcover

Witness the rise and fall of ancient empires and forgotten cultures--and their epic stories--with this unique map-led history. From Mesopotamia's thriving trade hubs to the spectacular cities of the Inca, such as Machu Picchu, Civilizations Map By Map charts the rise and fall of...

A rare firsthand account of Maya life emerges from the same figure responsible for erasing much of it. This translation presents Diego de Landa's defense of his actions in 1562, offering one of the few surviving descriptions of Maya society, ritual practice, scientific knowledge,...

Travel through the entire human story-brought to life with full-color maps, vivid illustrations, and rich infographics that make the past feel close enough to touch. From Mesopotamia's first cities to the digital age, witness the rise and fall of empires, the sparks of revolutions,...

Travel through the entire human story-brought to life with full-color maps, vivid illustrations, and rich infographics that make the past feel close enough to touch. From Mesopotamia's first cities to the digital age, witness the rise and fall of empires, the sparks of revolutions,...

This volume brings together innovative research to explore the profound impact of resources on the development of early societies. Divided into three major themes - lifeworlds in resource landscapes, skill and embodied knowledge, and the role of resources within complex systems - the volume...

This volume brings together innovative research to explore the profound impact of resources on the development of early societies. Divided into three major themes - lifeworlds in resource landscapes, skill and embodied knowledge, and the role of resources within complex systems - the volume...

Life is stressful and complicated. We deal with good and bad choices, competing desires, and contradictory influences, pressures, and ideals. We are fortunate to have a reliable guide, our conscience, if properly used. It is our opportunity and responsibility to understand and utilize it....

Discover more mind-blowing books and audiobooks at FelixGrayson.com100 Mind-Blowing Ancient Civilizations: 100 Lost Worlds and Their Incredible SecretsHistory isn't just dates and dusty ruins-it's a wild world of lost cities, forgotten empires, and jaw-dropping inventions that still have experts scratching their heads. Whether you're...

This book explores the determining factors of Celtic mercenarism through a multidimensional approach, going beyond traditional stereotypes. Through a rigorous analysis of ancient sources and an anthropological perspective, it sheds light on the warrior culture and patronage system of Celtic societies. Contrary to the...

The History of Food takes you on a trip through what people have eaten and how it has shaped our lives. This book shows why learning about food history matters, highlighting how food reflects culture, technology, and society.Starting with early human diets, the book...

The Olmec were the first major civilization in Mexico. They lived in the tropical lowlands on the Gulf of Mexico in the present-day Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco.This book comprehensively covers the history, culture, and lingering mysteries behind the Toltec, profiling their origins...

In Amazing History: The Little Book of Big Events in World History, embark on a journey through time to explore the turning points that shaped the world as we know it. From the dawn of civilization to the cutting-edge innovations of the modern era,...

Henry Ferdinand Suksdorf presents a history of humankind framed in the context of various races to have emerged throughout history.Writing in 1911, it was the author's belief that each race of humankind undergoes a period of ascendance, followed by a peak wherein intellectual and...

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,...

A Story of Religion, Spanning CenturiesThis isn't the Christian history you think you know. Forget the familiar narratives of crusades, European reformation, and colonial missions. This book is a journey into the forgotten landscapes of Christian history, revealing the stories of diverse communities that...

From a prizewinning writer, a sweeping global history of the birth of nation-states and the consequences of their failure, for readers of Thomas Piketty and Timothy Snyder The system of nation-states is in convulsion. As American hegemony unwinds, anxious Western countries slide into xenophobia...

The Showdown That Changed HistoryThe year is 1942. The scorching North African desert is the setting for a pivotal confrontation between two military giants: Erwin Rommel, the "Desert Fox", and Bernard Montgomery, the tenacious British general. This was the fight that decided the fate...

A civilization that touched the stars vanished into the jungle. This is the story of how-and why.For over a thousand years, the Maya built one of the ancient world's most remarkable civilizations. Their cities rose above the rainforest canopy. Their astronomers tracked the movements...

The Price of Existence explores a deep yet overlooked truth: humans are the only species that must constantly earn the right to live. From land and time to emotions and identity, this book takes you on a powerful journey through history, economics, and philosophy-revealing...

In a world riddled with earthquakes and plagued by epidemics, how did the ancient Greeks cope with, and make sense of, disaster? As our present-day environment is perceived to be increasingly perilous, this book includes the ancient Greek world in the longue durée of...

This volume breaks new ground by exploring how the political actors of different formal statuses, age, and gender were able to "take the lead" in ancient Rome through initiating communication, proposing new solutions, and prompting others to act.Author: Roman FrolovISBN-10: 9004511393ISBN-13: 9789004511392Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Athens of the 6th - 4th centuries B.C. has become a byword for knowledge, learning, and high culture.. But the most important and consequential innovation produced by Classical-era Athens was the concept of democracy - of governance based on an assembly where citizens would...

'Orientalism' refers both to the academic study of the Orient and to Western scholarship that clings to stock images of the timeless East and oriental despotism. This landmark collection of essays, the first in its field, is written by seasoned art historians, Assyriologists and...

For over 40 years, Jack M. Sasson has been studying and commenting on the cuneiform archives from Mari on the Euphrates River, especially those from the age of Hammurabi of Babylon. Among Mari's wealth of documents, some of the most interesting are letters from...

In his examination of the excavation of ancient Assyria by Austen Henry Layard, Shawn Malley reveals how, by whom, and for what reasons the stones of Assyria were deployed during a brief but remarkably intense period of archaeological activity in the mid-nineteenth century. His...

Delve into the fascinating world of antiquity with Charles Seignobos's "History Of Ancient Civilization." This meticulously prepared edition offers a comprehensive exploration of civilization's origins and development. Journey through the annals of ancient history, examining the cultural, social, and political landscapes that shaped our...

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 book provides a new look at the world scene based on a precise macro-theory of civilizations and shows new data supporting the theory from recent archaeological field work.Recent events have created a changed international scene that reflects the projections of our macro-theory of...

The purpose of this book is to offer a solution to the current situation in the Middle East. This land is fraught with tension and is longing for peace, for which numerous attempts in the past have failed. The religious connection to this region...

A rich and imaginative discovery of how ink has shaped culture and why it is here to stay. Ink is so much a part of daily life that we take it for granted, yet its invention was as significant as the wheel. Ink not...

The Advent gift that turns history into a daily adventureExperience the story of humanity and civilization in a way that is exciting, fun, and deeply memorable. Across 24 captivating chapters, both young and old will travel through time, discovering how our world was shaped.Why...

Author: Lilybeth R. DeaperaISBN-10: 2487321393ISBN-13: 9782487321397Publisher: Anabasis ProjectLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/06/2025Pages: 504Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.12d

From the cradle of humanity to the battles that shaped a nation - discover the untold epic of Ethiopia, the land that never surrendered. Few nations can claim a story as vast, dramatic, and enduring as Ethiopia's. History of Ethiopia: From Human Origins to...

An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: What do we lose--culturally, politically, and personally--when a language is silenced? Languages can be killed in many ways: war, the climate crisis, nationalism, and even quiet choices made at the...

The Late Han and Three Kingdoms: A History of China, PART ONE takes you on a fast-paced ride through one of the most dramatic times in Chinese history. It all starts with chaos-peasants in yellow turbans rise up, shaking an ancient empire to its...

Discover England's Rich History with Amazing Facts and StoriesTwo manuscripts in one book: English History: 1000 Interesting Facts About England English History Stories: 50 True and Fascinating Tales of Major Events and People from England's Past The first part takes you on an intriguing...

Çatalhöyük: The Dawn of Urban Life and Its Enduring Legacy "Step into the shoes of an ancient explorer as Everhart Clare guides you through the enigmatic streets, or rather, rooftops of Çatalhöyük, the world's first city. This book is a journey through time, unveiling...

Author: Paul J. J. VanderbroeckISBN-10: 9050630014ISBN-13: 9789050630016Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2022Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.45h x 6.69w x 0.60d

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,...

Discover the Fascinating Journey of China from Ancient Dynasties to a Modern SuperpowerChina's history offers a comprehensive, clear, and compelling look at the key moments that shaped one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations. Forget the dry history lessons and get ready...