History - Civilization

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...

In lecture/essay format, Dr. Ben identifies and corrects myths about the inferiority and primitiveness of the indigenous African peoples and their descendants. Order Africa Mother of Western Civilization here.Author: Yosef Ben-JochannanISBN-10: 0933121253ISBN-13: 9780933121256Publisher: Black Classic PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/07/1997Pages: 750Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

This book recovers the religious roots of Europe's first global order, by tracing the evolution of a religious vision of empire through the lives of Jesuits working in the missions of early modern Brazil and India. These missionaries struggled to unite three commitments: to...

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...

From Akkad to the Soviet Union: 9 Empires That Forged Our WorldEver wondered how a single nation can change the course of history? Step into a journey spanning over four thousand years and discover the rise and fall of some of the most influential...

Destruction of Black Civilization: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of African Greatness from Ancient Times to the Modern Era is a profound and eye-opening history of Africa's pivotal role in the story of human civilization. This book uncovers the forgotten or suppressed history of...

How did Roman emperors maintain their mystique and authority in an age of unprecedented challenges? From the crisis-ridden third century to Justinian's ambitious sixth-century reign, the Roman Empire underwent a profound transformation that forever altered the relationship between rulers and their subjects. This groundbreaking...

He was twenty-one.He took a city that empires had failed to break for a thousand years.And then he called himself Caesar.In 1453, Sultan Mehmed II led the final siege of Constantinople and ended the Byzantine Empire. His victory marked a turning point that closed...

"Cooper is a phenomenon...a gifted collector of historical jigsaw pieces." --Max Hastings, The Times (UK) Based on the podcast with over one hundred million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they...

"The History of Etruria... From the Foundation of Rome to the General Peace of Anno Tarquiniae, 839 (B.C. 348)" delves into the fascinating and often overlooked history of the Etruscan civilization. Elizabeth Caroline Johnstone Gray meticulously reconstructs the political, social, and cultural landscape of...

The Late Han and Three Kingdoms: A History of China, PART TWO, plunges you into a world where ambition, loyalty, and destiny collided to forge the fate of an empire. This book vividly brings to life the figures who defined an era - Cao...

The Growth of Civilization is a book written by B. Rajagopalan and originally published in 1925. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of human civilization from prehistoric times through the early 20th century. Rajagopalan begins by discussing the earliest known human...

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 advances the archaeological study of social organisation in Prehistory, and more specifically the rise of social complexity in European Prehistory. Within the wider context of world Prehistory, in the last 30 years the subject of early social stratification and state formation has...

LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER INDIE BESTSELLER The New Yorker's Best Books of 2025 New York Times's 10 Books our Readers Are Most Excited About Boston Globe's Best Books of Summer 2025 From "one of America's smartest and most charming writers" (NPR), an archaeological romp...

Cambodia: A Journey Through Triumph and TurmoilCambodia's history is rooted in both immense accomplishment and deep sorrow, from the peak of the ancient Khmer Empire to the hardships of the 20th century.This book provides a direct and insightful examination of Cambodia's past and present....

"The Indian Antiquary; A Journal of Oriental Research in Archaeology, Epigraphy, Ethnology, Geography, History, Folklore, Languages, Literature, Numismatics, Philosophy, Religion, Etc, Pt 266" is a comprehensive resource for scholars and enthusiasts of South Asian studies. Published under the auspices of the Royal Anthropological Institute...

Dive into the rich tapestry of Islamic culture with "Outlines of Islamic Culture: Volume I - Historical and Cultural Aspects" by A. M. A. Shushtery. This meticulously researched volume is a treasure trove of knowledge, spanning from the life of Prophet Muhammad to the...

Dive into a profound exploration of historical intersections with F. W. Thomas's "The Mutual Influence of Muhammadans and Hindus in Law, Morals, and Religion During the Period of Muhammadan Ascendancy." Winner of the prestigious 'Le Bas' Prize in 1891, this meticulously researched essay unravels...

Genesis Too addresses such sensitive issues as: Where did that first particle come from that resulted in the Big Bang and what was it? Why are creationist and evolutionist theories of the Universe both right? Why is there Free Will? Why is there evil...

""Early Civilization in Thessaly"" is a book written by Hazel D. Hansen that provides a comprehensive account of the ancient civilization that flourished in the Thessaly region of Greece. The book covers the period from the Neolithic era to the end of the Mycenaean...

Embark on an enthralling journey through time with "Tombs, Mummies, and Pyramids of the Ancient World," a captivating exploration of the architectural and cultural marvels left by civilizations long past. This richly illustrated tome delves into the mysteries and magnificence of these ancient burial...