Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 909
EAN num: 9781558762114
ISBN number: 1558762116
Label: Markus Wiener Pub
Manufacturer: Markus Wiener Pub
Page Count: 240
Printing Date: 2000-07
Publishing house: Markus Wiener Pub
Sale Popularity Level: 908356
Studio: Markus Wiener Pub
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The authors present the development of humankind across cultures and economies in a global manner, from ancient times on, as a gigantic drama played out with the cradles of civilization as the stage. Now, the past is dramatic involving daring traders, missionaries and warriors; poets, prophets and philosophers challenging lifestyles and beliefs; inventors and artists creating world wonders and practical tools; kings and queens founding and destroying empires; citizens and slaves building the foundations for democracies. Chronological events are supplemented by thematic ones, such as the development of cities and trade, the spread of religions and the idea of the law, the use of technology and art, migrations and invasions. The areas included in Volume I are the Ancient Middle East, North and East Africa, Central Asia, India, China, Iran, Rome and Greece, as well as Meso-America.
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