Civilizations of the World

These captivating volumes pair insightful and detail-rich text with a sumptuous display of full-color photographs, and they serve as a wondrous introduction to the art, architecture, sculpture, and artifacts of the cultures of the ancient Near East, Japan, and South America and the Celtic, Slavic, and Medieval worlds. Each volume probes deep into the details of the culture?s myths, beliefs and rituals, fashions, artwork, customs, and literature. The myths of ancient deities and heroes and the stories of imperial power are retold in vivid detail with the illustrative support of historic artifacts, paintings, sculptures, and architecture.

? These beautiful books draw from the latest discoveries by historians and archaeologists to illuminate the life, myths, and culture of each ancient people
? The authors are distinguished scholars and subject-matter experts in history, ancient civilizations, and archaeology

? Aligns with history and social studies curricula