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Civilization
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The dynasties of ChinaBamber Gascoigne, Christina Gascoigne Examines thirty-five hundred years of Chinese history and civilization and chronicles the achievements of language and ideas, cultural treasures, imperial palaces, various wars, and the introduction o |
951 GAS |
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Life and worship in ancient MesopotamiaProvides an overview of life and worship in ancient Mesopotamia, discussing houses, family, women, children, community, slaves, serfs, games, sports, travel, gods, religious beliefs, rituals, and fest |
935 NAR |
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Arts and literature in ancient MesopotamiaProvides an overview of art and literature in ancient Mesopotamia, discussing crafts and craft workers, sculpture and other fine arts, language, writing, scribes and education, epic poetry, and scared |
935 NAR |
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Science, technology, and warfare of ancient MesopotamiaProvides an overview of the scientific achievements, technological advancements, and warfare tactics in ancient Mesopotamia, and covers astronomy, measurement, medicine, architecture, agriculture, wea |
935 NAR |
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The genius of ChinaJoseph Needham, Robert K. G Temple Traces the origins of many of the world's most significant scientific and technological achievements to ancient and medieval China, looking at nine subject areas, including agriculture, astronomy and |
509.51 TEM |
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HinduismContains twenty-two essays that describe the history, origins, and culture of Hinduism covering such topics as the evolution of the caste system, its expansion outside of India, Hinduism in the United |
294.5 HIN |
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Ancient MesopotamiaA historical overview of the rise of the Assyrians and Babylonians and the culture they developed in ancient Mesopotamia, plus a glimpse of the region in later centuries |
935 NAR |
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Ancient EgyptDescribes the history and culture of ancient Egypt, discussing its beginnings, growth into an empire, religion, and society and the conflicts that shaped its later periods |
932 NAR |
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The Byzantine EmpireDescribes the history, culture, and legacy of the Byzantine Empire, the eastern part of the Roman Empire that survived the "fall of Rome" and thrived during the Middle Ages |
949.5 COR |
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Life in ancient EgyptAn account of the daily life experienced by the various social classes and occupational groups of ancient Egypt |
932 STR |
