Hernandez, Alberto. A Visual History of the Great Civilizations. Part of the Visual History of the World series. 2017. 100p. ISBN 978-1499465747. Available at 909 HER on the library shelves.
The emergence of great civilizations throughout history followed the growth of sedentary villages that produced a surplus of food capable of feeding specialized workers. The rise of various kingdoms in Mesopotamia was followed by the spread of Egypt’s influence on the Mediterranean world. Great civilizations also independently arose in India, China, Western Europe, and Central and South America. These civilizations produced large buildings, codes of laws, religious fervor, and standardization. In turn, these civilizations birthed others that soon competed and eclipsed them. The Ancient Greeks and Persians fought often, but Rome replaced them both. Rome itself fell, but it's eastern half remained for another thousand years before collapsing under the pressure of Islam and the Turks. The Vikings plundered throughout Western and Northern Europe, even reaching as far as North America.
This illustrates history of great civilizations provide a gorgeous visual guide to life at specific moments at the height of each civilization described, and include basic historical facts to both situate the civilization in world history as well as to explain its particular contributions to world culture. Fans of history will appreciate the overview of great civilizations that this book provides.
Other volumes in this series include:
- A Visual History of Soldiers and Armies around the World
- A Visual History of Ships and Navigation
- A Visual History of the World’s Enduring Mysteries
- A Visual History of the Great Civilizations
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