Reader's Digest Vanished Civilizations
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Provides information on the history, culture, and archaeology of forty cities and other locations of the ancient world.Tags
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Lovely book. Informative with maps and pictures. Might be a little outdated by now though.
A fascinating journey back in time
Lost cities and ancient peoples -- 40 of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known -- brought back to vibrant life
The modern evidence that has unlocked their secrets, revealing their culture, beliefs and skills
Special features to explain how agriculture, cities, writing, warfare, trade, construction and technology developed over thousands of years. And how archaeologists piece together the past.
A timeline of global events and achievements dating from 10,000 BC
Lost cities and ancient peoples -- 40 of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known -- brought back to vibrant life
The modern evidence that has unlocked their secrets, revealing their culture, beliefs and skills
Special features to explain how agriculture, cities, writing, warfare, trade, construction and technology developed over thousands of years. And how archaeologists piece together the past.
A timeline of global events and achievements dating from 10,000 BC
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- Canonical title
- Reader's Digest Vanished Civilizations
- Alternate titles
- Vanished Civilizations; Vanished Civilisations
- Original publication date
- 1983
- Original language
- English
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- Members
- 115
- Popularity
- 279,793
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.50)
- Languages
- Czech, English, Slovak
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 4
- UPCs
- 1
- ASINs
- 1
