Ancient Civilizations of Africa
Ancient Civilizations of Africa

Author: Unesco. International Scientific Committee for the Drafting of a General History of Africa

Publisher:

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 840

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Deals with the period beginning at the close of the Neolithic era, from around the eighth millennium before our era. This period of some 9,000 years of history has been sub-divided into four major geographical zones, following the pattern of African historical research. Chapters 1 to 12 cover the corridor of the Nile, Egypt and Nubia. Chapters 13 to 16 relate to the Ethiopian highlands. Chapters 17 to 20 describe the part of Africa later called the Magrhib and its Saharan hinterland. Chapters 21 to 29, the rest of Africa as well as some of the islands of the Indian Ocean.--Publisher's description.

A History of Western Society, Complete Edition (Volume I & II)
A History of Western Society, Complete Edition (Volume I & II)

Author: John P. McKay

Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

Published: 2007-10-22

Total Pages: 1232

ISBN-13: 9780312683108

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The first Western civilization text to make social history its focus, A History of Western Society, Ninth Edition, remains unsurpassed in its integration of everyday life in the broad sweep of Western history. The enduring appeal of social history is strengthened in the new edition with fresh scholarship on gender and cultural history contributed by new authors Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks and Clare Haru Crowston. Compelling writing, fascinating details about daily life, and engaging special features help students identify with peoples of the past, while the authors' sustained attention to cultural, economic, political, and diplomatic history ensures a balanced, integrated narrative.

Sources of the Western Tradition, Volume 2
Sources of the Western Tradition, Volume 2

Author: Marvin Perry

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780495913214

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Jackson J. Spielvogel's bestselling text offers a clear narrative of political, economic, religious, social, intellectual, cultural, and military facets of history, unveiling the fascinating intricacies of Western civilization. Renowned for its engaging writing and multitude of maps and primary sources, this new edition enchances student comprehension by offering focus questions, new review questions and key terms lists, an on-page pronunciation guide, and expanded chapter summaries that facilitate study of the chapter's key concets. This new AP edition includes end-of-chapter multiple-choice review questions in AP format, as well as a set of DBQs at the end of the text. In addition, an introduction to students describes the test and suggests ways to prepare for it. - Back cover.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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Published: 1969-02

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13:

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.