The Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations Hardcover – January 1, 1980 by Arthur Cotterell (Editor)

Book Details:

• Title: The Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations
• Editor: Arthur Cotterell
• Publication Date: January 1, 1980
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: Varies depending on edition

Description:

The Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations offers a comprehensive exploration of the ancient world's societies, their cultural achievements, and their lasting influence. Edited by Arthur Cotterell, the book features contributions from historians and archaeologists, presenting a scholarly yet accessible resource for history enthusiasts and students.

Key Features:

1. Rich Content: Covers various ancient civilizations, from Mesopotamia and Egypt to the Americas and Asia.
2. Illustrations: Includes maps, photographs, and drawings to complement the text.
3. Scholarly Insights: Articles written by experts in their fields.
4. Reference Tool: Ideal for research or casual reading on ancient history.

Table of Contents (Typical Structure):

1. Introduction

   • Overview of Ancient Civilizations
   • The Importance of Studying the Ancient World

2. Section I: Early Civilizations

   • Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization
   • Ancient Egypt: Life Along the Nile
   • The Indus Valley: A Forgotten Civilization

3. Section II: Classical Civilizations

   • Greece: Philosophy, Art, and Democracy
   • Rome: Republic to Empire
   • Persia: The Achaemenid Empire

4. Section III: Asian Civilizations

   • Ancient China: Dynasties and Innovations
   • India: Vedic and Mauryan Eras
   • Japan: Early Societies

5. Section IV: Americas

   • The Maya: Astronomy and Architecture
   • The Aztecs: Warriors and Builders
   • The Inca: Empire in the Andes

6. Section V: The Middle East

   • The Phoenicians: Masters of the Sea
   • The Assyrians: Power and Brutality

7. Section VI: Africa

   • Kingdoms of Nubia and Kush
   • Axum: Trade and Religion

8. Section VII: Europe

   • The Celts: Warriors and Mystics
   • The Vikings: Explorers of the North

9. Section VIII: Themes in Ancient Civilizations

   • Religion and Mythology
   • Science and Medicine
   • Art and Architecture
   • Trade and Economy

10. Section IX: Decline and Legacy

    • Reasons for the Fall of Civilizations
    • Influence on Modern Societies

11. Index

    • Comprehensive Index for Quick Reference

12. Acknowledgments and Contributor Biographies

    Product details

    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mayflower Books; First Edition (January 1, 1980)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 367 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 083172790X
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0831727901
    • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds
    • Best Sellers Rank: #2,593,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
      • #2,468 in History Encyclopedias
      • #70,849 in World History (Books)
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