The Times Ancient Civilizations - Hardcover

Bowden, Hugh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007108591 ISBN 13: 9780007108596

Publisher: Times Books, 2002

Synopsis

Ancient Civilizations is a major new title from the publishers of The Times History of the World. From the first stirrings of organized society in the Middle East through to the collapse of the Aztec and Inca cultures in America, an authoritative text and lavish maps and pictures truly bring the ancient world to life.

The Times Ancient Civilizations is a richly-illustrated, beautifully-mapped and compellingly written treatment of the societies from which we inherit the basis of our own way of life.

The book’s coverage is truly global: Egyptians, Hittites, Assyrians, Romans, the Shang, the T’ang, the Chou, Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, Incas, the cultures of Africa and the Americas. All are examined in this radical reassessment of the ancient world, written by a team of leading young historians.

With 80 maps and 250 pictures, the book is a visual feast which brings to life the grandeur of Rome, the splendour of ancient Persia and the mysteries of the Mayans. For anyone with an interest in the history, society, politics, warfare and culture of the ancient world or simply a delight in a beautifully conceived visual treatment of history, The Times Ancient Civilizations is essential reading.

About this title

Synopsis:

"The Times Ancient Civilizations" is a treatment of the societies which from which we inherit the basis of our own way of life. The book's coverage is global: Egyptians; Hittites; Assyrians; Romans; the Shang; the T'ang; the Chou; Olmecs; Toltecs; Aztecs; Incas; and the cultures of Africa and the Americas. All are examined in this reassessment of the ancient world, written by a team of leading young historians. With 60 maps and 200 pictures, the book attempts to bring to life the grandeur of Rome, the splendour of ancient Persia and the mysteries of the Mayans. For anyone with an interest in the history, society, politics, warfare and culture of the ancient world, "The Times Ancient Civilizations" should be valuable reading. It covers the whole span of the ancient world, from the first stirrings of organized society in the Middle East through to the collapse of the Aztec and Inca cultures in America.

From the Back Cover:

The Times Ancient Civilizations is a richly-illustrated, beautifully-mapped and compellingly written treatment of the societies from which we inherit the basis of our own way of life.

The book’s coverage is truly global: Egyptians, Hittites, Assyrians, Romans, the Shang, the Zhou, Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, Incas, the cultures of Africa. All are examined in this radical reassessment of the ancient world, written by a team of leading young historians.

The book is a visual feast which brings to life the grandeur of Rome, the splendour of ancient Persia, the mysteries of the Maya. For anyone with an interest in the ancient world, or simply a delight in a beautifully conceived visual treatment of history, The Times Ancient Civilizations is essential reading.

About this edition

• Publisher: Times Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0007108591
• ISBN 13: 9780007108596
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192