"In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh's army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No...

In their heyday the Inca ruled over the largest land empire in the Americas, reaching the pinnacle of South American civilization. Known as the 'Romans of the Americas', these fabulous engineers converted the vertiginous, challenging landscapes of the Andes into a fertile region able to feed millions, alongside building royal estates such as Machu Picchu and a 40,000-kilometre road network crisscrossed by elegant braided-rope suspension bridges. Beautifully...

An exploration of America's South, with anecdotes and observations on the history, myths, and modern realities of life below the Mason-Dixon line.

Publisher's description: Visionary thinker Jane Jacobs uses her authoritative work on urban life and economies to show us how we can protect and strengthen our culture and communities. In Dark Age Ahead, Jane Jacobs identifies five pillars of our culture that we depend on but which are in serious decline: community and family; higher education; the effective practice of science; taxation and government; and self-policing by learned professions. The...

Ruins, artifacts, and art fill the pages of this history of Irish life and culture. The author begins with Irish prehistory, the land, and the climate, then covers Irish life through the ages; myth, magic, and folklore; the arts; landmarks and cities; eloquent people; and contemporary Ireland. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

A day to day account of the most significant events in world history, entertainment, industry, technology, and more. Each two page spread encapsulates the history of a single day, from battles to political milestones to cultural events.