This five-volume encyclopedia explores the history and civilizations of the ancient world from prehistory to approximately 1000 CE. Organized alphabetically within
geographical volumes on Africa, Europe, the Americas, the Near East and Southwest Asia, and Asia and the Pacific, entries cover the social, political, scientific and
technological, economic, and cultural events and developments that shaped the ancient world in all areas of the globe.
720pp. Five volumes; sidebars; maps; timelines; glossary; selected bibliography; volume indexes. Description: Five-volume encyclopedia explores the history and
civilizations of the ancient world from prehistory to approximately 1000 C.E. Organized alphabetically within geographical volumes on Africa, Europe, the Americas,
the Near East and Southwest Asia, and Asia and the Pacific, entries cover the social, political, scientific and technological, economic, and cultural events and
developments that shaped the ancient world in all areas of the globe.
Each volume explores significant civilizations, personalities, cultural and social developments, and scientific achievements in its geographical area. Boxed features
include Link in Time, Link in Place, Ancient Weapons, Turning Points, and Great Lives. Each volume also includes maps, timelines, and illustrations. A selected
glossary, a bibliography, and volume indexes complete the set.
PRECIO DE PREPUBLICACIÓN: 440,00 euros, hasta 30 de junio de 2007