Volumes: 13 + 3 bonus volumes
Description:
This 16 volume set focuses on the origins of world cultures, evolution of each society to its pinnacle of development with emphasis on arts, religion, civic, economic, and social organisations, causes of decline, successors in the geographical area, important archaeological sites, cultural and social advances associated with the society, and the effects of the culture on contemporary life.
Explores the history of such ancient cultures as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Australian Aboriginals, Maori, and Chinese, among others.
Key features include:
- An extensive list of print and internet sources directs students to further reading.
- Fact boxes and sidebars highlight important information and statistics.
- Summary boxes give a brief overview of the subject making the content accessible to readers at all skill levels.
- A glossary and index in every volume.
Titles:
Africans of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Empires
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Greeks
Ancient Romans
Australian Aboriginals
The Aztec
Chinese of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin Dynasties
The Inca
Indians of the Plains and Great Basin
The Maori
The Maya
Peoples of the Arctic and Subarctic
The Polynesians
Bonus volumes:
Indians of Eastern North America
Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau
Indians of the Southwest
Awards & Reviews:
"...students will greatly benefit from the presence of this series in your library. Highly recommended." -- Library Media Connections April 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7166-2127-0
Price:
Australia:
AUD$550.00
New Zealand:
NZD$680.80
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