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The Penguin Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations

The Penguin Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations

by Arthur Cotterell

  • REFERENCE
  • 1980
  • PAPER
  • 367 PAGES

An illustrated roundup of the world's ancient civilizations, ranging from the Egyptians to Etruscans, Aztecs to the Shang people, Minoans to Aryans. Written by leading academics, it features additional chapters such as "Prehistory" by Richard Leakey, the "Evolution of the Alphabet," and "Chinese Art."  (GEN90, $23.00)


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