Ancient Civilizations Of The World

Author : Richard Ew Adams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429981913

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Ancient Civilizations Of The New World by Richard Ew Adams Pdf

In this concise, yet sweeping look at the origins and development of ancient new world civiliozations, Richard adams provides a superb introductory overview of these unique and fascinating cultures. Incorporating the latest breakthroughs in the study of the cultures of Mesoamerica and the Andes, Adams examines the development of the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca peoples, among others, from simple agricultural societies to urban civilizations with complex transportation networks, distinct social hierarchies, rich artistic and religious traditions, and writing systems that have defied anthropological investigation until recently.

Author : Dominic Rathbone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133012752

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Civilizations of the Ancient World by Dominic Rathbone Pdf

that hold a particular fascination for modern readers, alongside a broader, contextual panorama of the global cultures that shaped the ancient world. The book has over 1,000 colour and black-and-white illustrations." --Book Jacket.

Author : Denny Rose & Rowan Allen
Publisher : Scientific e-Resources
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781839472756

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Ancient Civilizations of the World by Denny Rose & Rowan Allen Pdf

About 5,000 years ago the first urban societies developed laying the foundations for the first civilizations. Nearly all civilizations share the same few features- they have abundant food surpluses, contained cities, political bureaucracies, armies, defined religious and social hierarchies and long distance trading. Ancient Egyptian culture flourished between c. 5500 BCE with the rise of technology (as evidenced in the glass-work of faience) and 30 BCE with the death of Cleopatra VII, the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt. It is famous today for the great monuments which celebrated the triumphs of the rulers and honored the gods of the land. The culture is often misunderstood as having been obsessed with death but, had this been so, it is unlikely it would have made the significant impression it did on other ancient cultures such as Greece and Rome. Neolithic means "e;new stone"e;, even though agriculture was the crowning achievement of the period. Civilizations started out small. Agriculture at first tended to tie only small groups together. These groups also all settled along rivers, important as a reliable and predictable source of water. As time passed, families usually worked the same plot of land over successive generations, leading to the concept of ownership. Ancient mortars and grinding tools unearthed in a large mound in the Zagros Mountains of Iran reveal that people were grinding wheat and barley about 11,000 years ago. Grass pea, wild wheat, wild barley, and lentils were found throughout the site, including some of the earliest known samples. This was much further east than most sites known for early agriculture. This book furnishes with utmost facility to all classes of readers, the needed information on ancient civilization. The unusual variety of the subject makes this a work of endless fascination.

Author : Phillip Campbell
Publisher : TAN Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781505105681

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The Story of Civilization by Phillip Campbell Pdf

Author : Dr. Brian Fagan,Chris Scarre
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317350330

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Ancient Civilizations by Dr. Brian Fagan,Chris Scarre Pdf

Drawing on many avenues of inquiry: archaeological excavations, surveys, laboratory work, highly specialized scientific investigations, and on both historical and ethnohistorical records; Ancient Civilizations, 3/e provides a comprehensive and straightforward account of the world’s first civilizations and a brief summary of the way in which they were discovered.

Author : Richard G. Olson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313065231

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Technology and Science in Ancient Civilizations by Richard G. Olson Pdf

Why did the Greeks excel in geometry, but lag begin the Mesopotamians in arithmetic? How were the great pyramids of Egypt and the Han tombs in China constructed? What did the complex system of canals and dykes in the Tigris and Euphrates river valley have to do with the deforestation of Lebanon's famed cedar forests? This work presents a cross-cultural comparison of the ways in which the ancients learned about and preserved their knowledge of the natural world, and the ways in which they developed technologies that enabled them to adapt to and shape their surroundings. Covering the major ancient civilizations - those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, the Indus Valley, and Meso-America - Olson explores how language and numbering systems influenced the social structure, how seemingly beneficial construction projects affected a civilization's rise or decline, how religion and magic shaped both medicine and agriculture, and how trade and the resulting cultural interactions transformed the making of both everyday household items and items intended as art. Along the way, Olson delves into how scientific knowledge and its technological applications changed the daily lives of the ancients.

Author : Denny Rose Rowan Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1788822811

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Ancient Civilizations of the World by Denny Rose Rowan Allen Pdf

Author : John Haywood
Publisher : Quercus Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 1849164894

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The Ancient World by John Haywood Pdf

The great civilizations of the distant past never cease to impress us with their spectacular achievements. Ideas, writings, and works of art speak to us across tracts of time with an amazing freshness of imagination and workmanship. This book presents a vivid, multi-faceted portrait of these achievements, set within their historical context and embracing a global coverage, which includes ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, China and Pre-Columbian America. The Ancient World is the most accessible guide yet produced to the spiritual, cultural, technological, and artistic innovation that was a hallmark of these complex and fascinating societies. Organized chronologically, the text places special emphasis on the evidence still remaining. Detailed coverage is given to symbols, sacred texts, religious ceremonies, gods and goddesses, visions of the cosmos, and sacred sites - from the temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings to the sweeping majesty of the Great Wall of China. Sample entries include: Sumer and Akkad - the first civilizations along the Indus Valley of Mesopotamia; Egypt - from the pre-dynastic 'Scorpion King' to the Old Kingdom Pyramid Age to the glories of the New Kingdom; Minoan/Mycenean civilization - the first city states; the legend of Atlantis; Roman Republic - rise of Rome; wars with Carthage; golden age of the Republic; Parthian Empire - the Hellenistic counterweight to Roman expansion in the East; Qin Dynasty - unification of China and beginning of Imperial China; Mahajanapadas - the 'Great Kingdoms' of India; Inca Empire, Machu Picchu, El Dorado.

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500775431

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Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World by Philip Matyszak Pdf

A chronicle of forty forgotten ancient civilizations which highlights the important contributions that each has made to modern society. The ancient world of the Mediterranean and the Near East saw the birth and collapse of great civilizations. While several of these are well known, for all those that have been recorded, many have been unjustly forgotten. Our history is overflowing with different cultures that have all evolved over time, sometimes dissolving or reforming, though ultimately shaping the way we continue to live. But for every culture that has been remembered, what have we forgotten? This thorough guide explores those civilizations that have faded from the pages of our textbooks but played a significant role in the development of modern society. Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World covers the Hyksos to the Hephthalites and everyone in between, providing a unique overview of humanity’s history from approximately 3000 BCE–550 CE. A wide range of illustrated artifacts and artworks, as well as specially drawn maps, help to tell the stories of forty lost peoples and allow readers to take a direct look into the past. Each entry exposes a diverse culture, highlighting their important contributions and committing their achievements to paper. Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World is an immersive, thought-provoking, and entertaining book for anyone interested in ancient history.

Author : Shona Grimbly
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 1579582818

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Encyclopedia of the Ancient World by Shona Grimbly Pdf

This reference tells the stories of the peoples of the ancient past and shows how they laid the foundations of the modern world. Each of the first five chapters looks at the cultures and civilizations that developed in one particular region. The last chapter looks at some general aspects of life in the ancient world, such as agriculture or legal codes, and examines them in different cultures. A time line shows how civilizations in different parts of the world relate to each other in time. Nicely illustrated with many color images. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Charles Keith Maisels
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134837304

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Early Civilizations of the Old World by Charles Keith Maisels Pdf

In this new paperback edition of Early Civilizations of the Old World, Charles Keith Maisels traces the development of some of the earliest and key civilizations in history. In each case the ecological and economic background to growth, geographical factors, cross-cultural intersection and the rise of urbanism are examined, explaining how particular forms of social structure and cultural interaction developed from before the Neolithic period to the time of the first civilizations in each area. This volume challenges the traditional assumption of a band-tribe-chiefdom-state sequence and instead demonstrates that large complex societies can flourish without social classes and the state, as dramatically shown by the Indus civilization. Such features as the use of Childe's urban revolution theory as a means of comparison for each emerging civilization and the discussion of the emergence of archaeology as a scientific discipline, make Early Civilizations of the Old World a valuable, innovative and stimulating work.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465421159

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DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Civilizations by Anonim Pdf

From the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans, Eyewitness: Ancient Civilizations looks at the world's most intriguing societies and the legacies they left behind. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Author : Göran Burenhult,Richard Leakey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 1877019291

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Great Civilizations by Göran Burenhult,Richard Leakey Pdf

A comprehensive survey of the development of civilizations. Its vision is global - in scope, it ranges from the classical societies of Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the cultures of Asia and Africa, from the civilizations of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca, to Native North Americans and the unique societies of Australia and the Pacific. Together, these diverse civilizations shaped the modern world. They were the birthplace of writing and architecture, legal codes, mathematics, metallurgy and engineering, and complex political social, and cultural traditions.

Author : Chris Scarre,Brian Fagan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317296089

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Ancient Civilizations by Chris Scarre,Brian Fagan Pdf

Ancient Civilizations offers a comprehensive and straightforward account of the world’s first civilizations and how they were discovered, drawing on many avenues of inquiry including archaeological excavations, surveys, laboratory work, highly specialized scientific investigations, and both historical and ethnohistorical records. This book covers the earliest civilizations and the great powers in the Near East, moving on to the first Aegean civilizations, the Mediterranean world in the first millennium, Imperial Rome, northeast Africa, the divine kings in southeast Asia, and empires in East Asia, as well as early states in the Americas and Andean civilization. Ancient Civilizations includes a number of features to support student learning: a wealth of images, including several new illustrations; feature boxes which expand on key sites, finds and written sources; and an extensive guide to further reading. With new perceptions of the origin and collapse of states, including a review of the issue of sustainability, this fourth edition has been extensively updated in the light of spectacular new discoveries and the latest theoretical advances. Examining the world’s pre-industrial civilizations from a multidisciplinary perspective and offering a comparative analysis of the field which explores the connections between all civilizations around the world, Scarre and Fagan, both established authorities on world prehistory, provide a valuable introduction to pre-industrial civilizations in all their brilliant diversity.

Author : Diana Waring
Publisher : Answers in Genesis
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 1600921701

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Ancient Civilizations and the Bible by Diana Waring Pdf

In this panorama of world history from 4004 BC to AD 29, you will explore creation, the Flood, the Tower of Babel, and the rise of civilizations from Mesopotamia to Rome. You will see God's purposes worked out through His chosen people, Israel, culminating in the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.