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Provides information about the land and people of ancient China, their customs, religions, and the Imperial dynasties. Includes illustrated folk tales and myths and their sources as well as a glossary and an index.

Presents a retelling of several major ancient Indian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of ancient India.

Provides information about the ancient Mayan civilization, their customs and religion, and presents illustrated myths about the origin and early history of the world. Includes a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.

Depicts the culture, history, and religion of the ancient Persian Empire and presents a collection of illustrated myths that focus on heroes, fierce dragons and monsters, and beloved animals. Includes information about the origins of Zoroastrianism, a glossary, and an index.

Draws from primary source documents to examine events leading up to the Civil War, the secession and the war itself, and the Reconstruction period. Includes a glossary, illustrations, and an appendix of primary source documents.

Charts the history of the United States between 1763 and 1816, detailing the major events that guided the nation's development during this time. Spotlights primary source documents from the period and the purpose for which they were written. Includes a glossary and bibliography.

Examines the spiritual beliefs, rituals, art, architecture, and daily lives of the ancient Romans. Includes dozens of color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Examines the spiritual beliefs, rituals, art, architecture, and daily lives of the ancient Greeks. Includes dozens of color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Some of the world's best-known ancient civilizations are explored in this highly informative set, including Egypt, China, India and the Native American tribes of North America. Examples of each civilization's mythology are outlined, allowing readers to see how each group viewed themselves and the world around them. The text then uses this information to move onto the daily lives of each people, revealing how everyday life was tied to the belief system of the time period.