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Book Synopsis: 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 in Eurasia and the Americas, from Egypt and the Sumerians to the Indus Valley, Shang China, and the Maya. It also addresses subsequent developments in Southwest Asia, moving on to the first Aegean civilizations, Greece and Rome, the first states of sub-Saharan Africa, divine kings and empires in East and Southeast Asia, and the Aztec and Inka empires of Mesoamerica and the Andes. It 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 fifth 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, this volume provides a unique introduction to pre-industrial civilizations in all their brilliant diversity. It will prove invaluable to students of Archaeology.
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Ancient Civilizations Book Synopsis: Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of ancient civilizations with our comprehensive and straightforward book. This book takes you on a journey of discovery, uncovering the mysteries of the world's first civilizations through archaeological excavations, scientific investigations, and historical records. The captivating storytelling and rich illustrations bring to life ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Sumerians, Indus Valley, Shang China, Maya, Greece, Rome, and many more.
Expand your knowledge with our feature boxes, which delve deeper into key sites, finds, and written sources, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the ancient world. With a wealth of images, including new illustrations, this book offers a visually engaging experience that will spark your curiosity and inspire further exploration.
Stay up to date with the latest discoveries and theoretical advances in the field of ancient civilizations. Our fifth edition has been extensively updated, providing new insights into the origin and collapse of states. We've also included a guide to further reading, allowing you to delve even deeper into the fascinating world of pre-industrial civilizations.
Whether you're a student of archaeology or simply have a passion for history, this book is your gateway to understanding the brilliance and diversity of pre-industrial civilizations. Experience the awe-inspiring wonders of ancient civilizations and begin your journey of discovery today.
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