Ancient Civilizations: The Illustrated Guide to Belief, Mythology, and Art

by Greg Woolf (Editor)

Overview

Ancient Civilizations is the comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to the history, myths, beliefs, arts, and cultural achievements of the greatest civilizations of antiquity.

This spectacular book:

• Traces the most important and fascinating themes in art, architecture, beliefs, symbols, rituals, science, and technology, all set against their historical background
• Features more than 400 illustrations, including photographs of artifacts and sites, as well as artworks recreating the artistic legacy of the distant past
• Is written by a top team of historians—all experts in their fields

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435101210
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	10/20/2007
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	8.87(w) x 10.75(h) x 2.00(d)