The Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations

by Arthur Cotterell and edited by COTTERELL, Arthur

Book Overview

An encyclopedia that focuses on the ancient civilizations of the world, the first social structures in which culture and religion were born. It provides an overview of the prehistoric world and a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 083172790X
• ISBN13: 9780831727901
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: Mayflower Books
• Length: 367 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Another excellent reference from Penguin

I have yet to be disappointed by a historical reference book from Penguin, this one is no exception. Ancient history is a subject that often requires the use of many books in concert, but the Penguin Encyclopedia provides an amazing breadth of consolidated, concise information.I don't know what I would do without mine!

Great wide-scope book for the beggining of world history.

Excellent book covering all major ancient civilizations. Covers the social, political,economical and technological aspects of theses civilizations with greta richness and simplicity. Very unbiased account. Excellent for the person who wants to have a good introduction to ancient history.