Civilizations and societies ancient and modern worlds /
Global in scope, expansive in historical perspective, this multidisciplinary reference provides an introduction to world civilizations, their social and cultural foundations, and their evolution through time. More than 500 entries cover empires and nations, major events, formative ideas, and influen...
| Other Authors: | Takács, Sarolta., Farah, Mounir A., Cline, Eric, 1955-, EBSCOhost. |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Armonk, N.Y. :
Sharpe,
[2010?]
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource : illustrations. |
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| Summary: |
Global in scope, expansive in historical perspective, this multidisciplinary reference provides an introduction to world civilizations, their social and cultural foundations, and their evolution through time. More than 500 entries cover empires and nations, major events, formative ideas, and influential figures. With an emphasis on historical development, broad thematic essays - on agriculture, art, cultural traditions, economic development, language, religion, technology, and the like - highlight key turning points and recurring phenomena in major regions of the world. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. Global in scope, expansive in historical perspective, this multidisciplinary reference provides an introduction to world civilizations, their social and cultural foundations, and their evolution through time. More than 500 entries cover empires and nations, major events, formative ideas, and influential figures. With an emphasis on historical development, broad thematic essays - on agriculture, art, cultural traditions, economic development, language, religion, technology, and the like - highlight key turning points and recurring phenomena in major regions of the world. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780765682871 0765682877 |