Designed to meet the curriculum needs of students from grades 7-12, this five-volume encyclopedia explores the history and civilizations of the ancient world from prehistory to approximately 1000 CE. Organized alphabetically within geographical volumes on Africa, Europe, the Americas, Southwest Asia, and Asia and the Pacific, entries cover the social, political, scientific and technological, economic, and cultural events and developments that shaped the ancient world in all areas of the globe. Each volume explores significant civilizations, personalities, cultural and social developments, and scientific achievements in its geographical area. Boxed features include Link in Time, Link in Place, Ancient Weapons, Turning Points, and Great Lives. Each volume also includes maps, timelines and illustrations; and a glossary, bibliography and indexes complete the set.

    Civilizations of Africa

    Civilizations of Europe

    Civilizations of the Americas

    Civilizations of the Near East and Southwest Asia

    Civilizations of Asia and the Pacific

    Biography

    Sarolta Takács is Professor of History at Rutgers University, USA.

    Eric H. Cline is Professor of Classics, Anthropology, and History at The George Washington University, USA.