The Kingfisher Book of The Ancient World: From the Ice Age to the Fall of Rome

Richly illustrated with atmospheric maps and detailed reconstructions of everyday life, this marvellous resource explores the geography, culture, and history of the ancient world. Offering a global view, the book ranges from the first villages in China and the Fertile Crescent to the early civilizations of Oceania and Africa. A comparative chronology helps readers contrast and compare each civilization. Includes a glossary and a map of the major archaeological sites.