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Explores the conflict between Spain and the United States as well as Cuba's own battle for independence. Also examines the impact of the war on Hispanic communities in the Southwest. Includes artwork, photographs, and a time-line.

Depicts the history of the Celts, their culture, religion, and warfare and discusses their invasion of ancient Gaul and Rome. Includes a chronology of Celtic history, a glossary, an index, and illustrations and photos.

A history of early German peoples and their battles with the Roman Empire. Includes a timeline and a glossary.

Introduces the Goths who lived near the Black Sea from 239 A.D. to about 500 A.D. Describes the life in Gothia and war with Rome. Includes a timeline and glossary.

An overview of the Huns of Central Asia from 370 to 470 A.D. featuring color maps and illustrations. Describes their lives as warriors and their leader, Attila.

Provides an overview of the history and ancient culture of the Scythians and Sarmatians. Features maps and illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

A history of the Vikings featuring many color illustrations. Describes their way of life as well as their conquests in medieval times. Includes a timeline and a glossary.

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.

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.

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.