Smithsonian Timelines of the Ancient World - A visual chronology from the origins of life to AD 1500
Chris Scarre
From Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
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AbeBooks Seller since April 7, 2005
From Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since April 7, 2005
About this Item
Tracks the advance of history from human origins to the Renaissance in all parts of the world simultaneously, through specially designed time charts featuring full-color photographs of fascinating artifacts from a diversity of cultures. 35,000 first printing. DJ, very large and heavy so extra postage will probably be required. 256 pages. Seller Inventory # 1490623
Bibliographic Details
Title: Smithsonian Timelines of the Ancient World -...
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition
About this title
The aim of Smithsonian Timelines is to present the human story from earliest times to 1500 A.D. This timespan is divided into 18 chapters, each with a series of maps, large-scale time charts, and special-feature pages.
Each chapter begins with an introduction that highlights important aspects of the period. Maps of five regions of the globe emphasize a special topic for that period, such as irrigation canals in the Americas or incense trade in the Middle East. The time charts are divided into the same five regions: the Americas, East Asia and Australasia, the Middle East and South Asia, Europe, and Africa, each color coded for easy identification. The five regions are examined under four themes: "Food and Environment," "Shelter and Architecture," "Technology and Innovation," and "Art and Ritual." Following the time charts, two-page features explore topics that reflect a region, culture, issue, or theme, for example, "Urban Life in Ephesus" or "Pueblo Villages." In addition to photographs are drawings in which artists have reconstructed buildings and sites of the featured time period, with the assistance of archaeological evidence. A subject index brings together topics found on several time charts (e.g., animals in art).
This beautiful reference book offers both children and adults an opportunity to travel back in time and follow the course of human achievement in various regions of the world. It should be a part of reference sections in every public library and all school libraries (elementary through high school) to browse or use as a research tool. Academic libraries should consider purchase, too.
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