History - Civilization

Despite the wealth of material remains uncovered by archaeology, our understanding of how people in the past lived, worked, and thought remains fragmentary, especially fort he most ancient times. Many aspects of ancient technologies and daily practicesare poorly documented in the archaeological record. Experimental...

A landmark study of the archetypal father, husband, and wife in Greek religion and myth What did Zeus mean to the Greeks of antiquity? Who was Hera, archetypally united with Zeus as if they were a human couple? Examining the word Zeus and its...

A landmark account of the divine physician of the Greeks in myth and archetype To the physicians of classical antiquity, Asklepios was the ideal of their existence as healers. In this book, acclaimed mythologist and historian of religion Carl Kerényi takes readers on a...

A landmark account of the Eleusinian Mysteries by one of the leading mythologists of the twentieth century The Sanctuary of Eleusis near Athens was the center of a religious cult that endured for nearly two thousand years and whose initiates came from all parts...

A landmark account of the Prometheus story as myth and archetype The god Prometheus stole fire from heaven and bestowed it on humans. In punishment, Zeus chained him to a rock, where an eagle clawed unceasingly at his liver until Herakles freed him. For...

Discover the hidden crisis threatening our connection to the past in The Fading Script: Cursive Writing and the Erosion of Our Historical Legacy. This compelling book explores the decline of cursive handwriting in the digital age, tracing its roots from the elegant copperplate of...

A pocket illustrated guide with 100 illustrations and photographs, Chess Illustrated will fascinate anyone interested in the material culture of one of the world's oldest and most widely played games.The joy of chess lies in its endless possibilities. With each move, you immerse yourself...

The purpose of Volume II of "From Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome to Self-Determination and Greatness" is to describe how and when this intergenerational trauma was established after tens of thousands of Black African global hegemonies. The trauma began when the foundations of modern civilization were...

Pretext warfare is an invention of the war profiteer. A false flag is a planned war pretext designed to deceive. It is a political act orchestrated in such a way that it appears to have been carried out by a party that is not...

Ancient Mesopotamia and Iran are usually treated separately or as part of a much broader 'Ancient Near East'. However, the developments that lie at the root of our own world - farming, cities, writing, organized religion, warfare - were forged in the tensions and...

Reviving Nietzsches use of the ancient gods Apollo and Dionysus as notions for seeing the emergence, growth, and imminent and final decay of Western culture, Carlos Wiggen goes through the historical process by way of selected interpretations of this cultures drama, thought, and social...

What if all you've been told about history were wrong? Dr. R.Keith Fisher and Marianne R. H. Fisher discussed the errors in the study of history and how they come about before re-examining humanity and beliefs from the very beginning. Chapters included are: -History...

The Remingtons series of story books is a "work in progress and plans to be edited and re edited as information evolves from the readers. Please contribute. Although I hold the copyright, I believe Eli would take pleasure in having us all meet around...

The Remingtons series of story books is a "work in progress and plans to be edited and re edited as information evolves from the readers. Please contribute. Although I hold the copyright, I believe Eli would take pleasure in having us all meet around...

Historical accounts of aliens from Mars landing on earth in 2,500 BC. and their role in helping ancient civilizations survive during the last 13 centuries. In today's modern world Aliens are considered hostile dangerous and a threat to mankind. Planet Mars is currently being...

In 2010, we reported that the performance measures from CNCS's previous strategic plan were poorly aligned with its strategic goals and did not demonstrate the results of its work.3 Given that CNCS is in the process of implementing its new strategic plan and performance...

The book offers an informational theory of geopolitical and social change derived from linguistics, history, and education. Using the example of ancient history, the author shows how cultural transmission constitutes the basis of political history. She reviews the history of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece,...

The Western Roman Empire collapsed more than 1500 years ago, while the Eastern Roman Empire survived for almost a thousand more years. When the west collapsed, no one questioned why. It was simply the way things were. Than about 500 years ago scholars begin...

This is the third book in the series Creating Art for All Ages. The series takes students on an interdisciplinary cross content journey. Each book provides experiences in language arts, social studies, math and art as the students investigate ancient and modern civilizations. Industry...

Originally published in 1825, this work contains a series of decorative designs discovered during the excavation of the lost ancient city of Pompeii. The following extract is from its introduction. 'THE following Designs from Pompeii (or, as it is called by the Italians, Pompeja)...

Historical truth progresses by relying on authentic documents validated by absolute dates just as scientific truth progresses by relying on theories validated by measurements. However, the history of origins eludes historians because of the lack of authenticated documents and reliable dates. The first king...

CELEBRITY is a book about the changing perceptions of societies at different periods of Indian history for evaluating and acclaiming outstanding achievements presented in the public domain.Author: Preminder Singh SandhawaliaISBN-10: 1468577689ISBN-13: 9781468577686Publisher: Authorhouse UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/18/2012Pages: 172Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d

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...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Zoroastrian Civilization: From The Earliest Times To The Downfall Of The Last Zoroastrian Empire 651 A.D. is a historical book written by Maneckji Nusservanji Dhalla. The book explores the history and development of the Zoroastrian civilization, from its earliest times to the downfall of...

His premise is that civilizations have "life spans," and the Western civilization that produced America and Europe has been replaced, in our lifetime, and before our very eyes. To people whose minds were made by the West, the civilization we now find ourselves in...

""The Origin of the Aryans"" by Isaac Taylor is a comprehensive account of the prehistoric ethnology and civilization of Europe. The book focuses on the origins of the Aryan race and their migration from their homeland in Central Asia to Europe. The author discusses...

Assyria: Its Princes, Priests and People is a historical book written by A. H. Sayce. The book explores the ancient civilization of Assyria, which was located in the region of modern-day Iraq. The author provides a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Evolving Societal Norms: From Survival Instincts to Civilized Behaviors-A Path to Societal Harmony reveals the profound evolution of human societies, uncovering the instincts and values that shape our individual and collaborative journey. For those intrigued by human behavior, societal progress, and the blending of...

The site of Tepe Farukhabad, in southwestern Iran, dates to the fourth millenium BC. In this monograph, editor Henry T. Wright presents archaeological data from the Tepe Farukhabad excavations. For each phase of the site, the authors give detailed descriptions of the structures and...

The work of the British School of Archaeology in Iraq, 1932-1982, with an introduction by Seton Lloyd.Author: John CurtisISBN-10: 0903472058ISBN-13: 9780903472050Publisher: British School of Archaeology in IraqLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1982Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.74h x 7.38w x 0.42d

Empowerment for a New Golden Age narrates the story of the greatest civilization that the world has ever seen. This civilization was inspired by the Qur'anic guidance which insisted on consciousness and knowledge, and engendered among its followers a spirit of intellectual curiosity and...

Our Divine Story is my humble attempt at revealing a well hidden story within a wellknown story. The Story of Our Divine Creation. The Genesis of Us as told in the HolyTorah, Koran, and Bible is an incomplete version of our history, creators, and...

There is an old parable that says, "The truth hurts" and this statement is so true because once an individual knows the truth he or she may not want to accept it. White Christian domination explains in some detail what countries rule the world,...

Traveling cross continent, the author explores several prominent, and many virtually "secret" sites of American antiquity. All relate to civilizations and cultures which preceded the arrival of the European--some, by many 1000s of years. While the focus is on the Great Valley of the...

Author: Matt ClaytonISBN-10: 1968553509ISBN-13: 9781968553500Publisher: Matt ClaytonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2026Pages: 108Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

The 15,000-year story of how grass seduced humanity into being its unwitting labor force--and the science behind it. Domesticated crops were not human creations, and agriculture was not simply invented. As Robert N. Spengler shows, domestication was the result of an evolutionary process in...

The Rise of Tiffany & Co. in American Jewelry History Few symbols of elegance are as instantly recognizable as the little blue box. In The Blue Box Legacy, discover the extraordinary rise of Tiffany & Co.-a company that transformed simple moments into timeless expressions...

In The Scythians: Nomads of the Eurasian Steppe, Elliot Rowan brings to life a civilization that shaped the ancient world without building cities or leaving behind written histories of its own. Across the vast grasslands stretching from the Black Sea to the Altai Mountains,...

In The Minoans: The Rise of a Bronze Age Civilization, Elliot Rowan brings to life one of the earliest advanced civilizations of Europe, a maritime culture that flourished on Crete long before the rise of classical Greece. Surrounded by the waters of the eastern...

The Legacy of Hamilton Watches: Precision Timekeeping for Railroads, Soldiers, and Cinema Time is more than a measurement-it is a legacy shaped by innovation, resilience, and craftsmanship. The Legacy of Hamilton Watches takes you on a captivating journey through one of the most influential...

The Rise, Zenith, and Legacy of the Kushan EmpireAt the crossroads of Rome, China, Parthia, and India, an empire arose from the most unlikely of origins, nomadic refugees expelled from a narrow corridor of grassland in northwestern China, and proceeded to reshape the ancient...

Ancient Greece for Beginners: A History Book That Doesn't Put You to SleepIf you've ever zoned out during a history lecture or rolled your eyes at yet another shout of "Sparta!", you're not alone. This book is here to wake up the past.It takes...

A stunning addition to the Collector's Editions, taking the reader through the reign and life of the legendary Cleopatra. Now part of a gorgeous hardback collectable series introducing the heroes, leaders, cultures, myths and philosophies of the world, this book sheds light on one...

Step into the heart of Africa's ancient kingdoms and uncover the powerful empires that shaped history. In Ancient African Kingdoms, you will embark on a captivating journey through the incredible civilizations of Africa-societies that existed long before European colonization reshaped the continent. From the...

"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." --Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseAn elegant exploration of humanity's continuous search to find the hidden...

"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." --Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the UniverseAn elegant exploration of humanity's continuous search to find the hidden...

A landmark account of the divine physician of the Greeks in myth and archetype To the physicians of classical antiquity, Asklepios was the ideal of their existence as healers. In this book, acclaimed mythologist and historian of religion Carl Kerényi takes readers on a...

"The Life of the Ancient East" offers a detailed exploration of the civilizations that flourished in the Middle East during antiquity. James Baikie brings to life the history, culture, and achievements of ancient peoples, drawing upon archaeological discoveries and historical records available at the...