Illustrated with more than 2,000 photographs, artworks and maps, and researched and written by a team of eminent scientists from around the world, this book offers a new perspective on ancient history. Words and pictures are organized on large format pages to show concurrent world events at a glance. The text charts the progress of civilization, highlighting changes in societies region by region, subject area by subject area - food and the environment, shelter and architecture, technology and innovation, and art and ritual. This book also provides insights into changes such as the dramatic global warming of 12,000-8,000 BC, and the way societies coped with their altered environment.
- ISBN10 0751300594
- ISBN13 9780751300598
- Publish Date 30 September 1993
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 January 1997
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint DK
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English