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1) Smithsonian
Language
English
Description
One year subscription of Smithsonian Magazine takes you on a journey through history, science, world culture and technology with breathtaking images from around the world.
Author
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Publication Date
2024.
Physical Desc
575 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Based on the podcast with over one hundred million downloads, Fall of Civilizations ... explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse. Across the centuries, we journey from the great empires of Mesopotamia to those of Khmer and Vijayanagara in Asia and Songhai in West Africa; from Byzantium to the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs of Central America; from Roman Britain to Rapa Nui. With ......
4) Afghanistan
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Publication Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"From the rugged mountain landscapes to the bustling city streets, this volume explores the culture, traditions, and challenges of the fascinating country of Afghanistan. Students learn about the ancient civilizations that once thrived here, the impact of foreign invasions and wars, and the struggles and triumphs of the Afghan people in their quest for stability and peace. Through full-color photographs and engaging sidebars, readers gain a deeper...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2023.
Physical Desc
803 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"A monumental and exhilarating history of European thought from the end of Antiquity to the beginning of the Enlightenment—500 to 1700 AD—tracing the arc of intellectual history as it evolved over the course of 1,200 years, setting the stage for the modern era." -- inside front jacket flap.
"A history of European intellectual life from 500 AD to 1700 AD"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publication Date
2013
Language
English
Description
America's preeminent columnist presents his penetrating and surprising reflections on everything from embryo research to entitlement reform, from Halley's Comet to border collies, from Christopher Columbus to Martin Luther King, from drone warfare to American decline. Features a special, highly autobiographical introduction.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2009
Physical Desc
xi, 650 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Historian Chris Wickham defies conventional views of the "Dark Ages" in European history with a work of rigorous yet accessible scholarship. Drawing on a wealth of new material and featuring a thoughtful synthesis of historical and archaeological approaches, Wickham argues that these centuries were critical in the formulation of European identity. Far from being a "middle" period between more significant epochs, this age has much to tell us in its...
10) Zimbabwe
Author
Publication Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Zimbabwe is a fascinating country, with stunning landscapes that range from the towering peaks of the Eastern Highlands to the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe. It also has a rich history, beginning with its ancient kingdoms and running to the modern-day struggles and triumphs of independence and beyond. Diverse cultures-each with their own daily lives, traditions, and struggles-call Zimbabwe home. Through the age-appropriate main text, augmented...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2014
Language
English
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Description
A major reassessment of the vikings and their legacy
The Vikings maintain their grip on our imagination, but their image is too often distorted by myth. It is true that they pillaged, looted, and enslaved. But they also settled peacefully and traveled far from their homelands in swift and sturdy ships to explore. The Age of the Vikings tells the full story of this exciting period in history. Drawing on a wealth of written, visual,
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2021.
Physical Desc
xii, 588 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"When we think of the Greeks, what comes to mind first is likely to be the artistic and scientific achievements of the group of city-states led by Athens and Sparta around two and a half thousand years ago-a civilization that laid foundation for much of the arts, science, politics, and law throughout the developed world today. But the story of the Greeks is far more than the story of this classical civilization alone. Greek is one of only three languages,...
13) The ancient Maya
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Publication Date
c2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes different aspects of the ancient Maya civilization, including its history, politics, religion, and intellectual achievements. Includes color illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
xx, 266 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides a tour of the history of Iceland, from the time a Viking captain ran aground there 1,200 years ago to the pivotal role it played during the French Revolution, the moon landing, and the foundation of Israel.
15) Rome
Author
Publisher
Creative Education
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the ancient Roman world, covering topics such as rulers, religion, social organization, and the fall of the Roman empire. Includes a timeline, color illustrations, and a list of additional resources.
17) The road
Author
Publication Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Pete McCarthy established one cardinal rule of travel in his best-selling debut McCarthy's Bar: "Never pass a bar with your name on it." In this equally wry and insightful follow-up, Pete's characteristic good humor, curiosity, and thirst for adventure take him on a fantastic jaunt around the world in search of his Irish roots --from Morocco, where he tracks down the unlikely chief of the McCarthy clan, to Rocky Sullivan's in New York, where he braves...
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication Date
2021.
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations, map ; 27 cm + 1 poster
Language
English
Description
"A charmingly illustrated exploration of the wonders of Ancient Egypt -- from pyramids and mummies to pharaohs and gods--for curious kids ages 8 to 11 to enjoy"-- Provided by publisher.
19) Ancient China
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Publication Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about ancient China. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8."-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to Greek mythology, with focus on ancient Greek gods and goddesses, and examines some ways that ancient Greek beliefs and ideas influence modern society. Includes critical thinking questions, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.