Histories of Past Civilizations, Nations, and Empires

Discover the world of the past and gain a new perspective on the world of the present. Titles in this series recount chronological histories of past civilizations, nations, and empires and their lasting legacies upon world history.

· Readers will explore significant political, cultural, philosophical, and religious movements, and get to know the key individuals of the time through biographical sketches

· The series also highlights the indelible impact these former civilizations, nations, and empires have had on the modern world, and includes updated scholarship and discoveries to enhance understanding of these places and periods in time

· To further aid study, each volume includes a timeline, a glossary, a bibliographical essay, and an annotated bibliography, guiding readers to additional sources of research