With contributions from experts in the field, this is an encyclopedia of ancient civilizations.

Encyclopedia of the Ancient Maya offers an A-to-Z overview of the ancient Maya culture from its inception around 3000 BC to the Spanish Conquest after AD 1600.

Looks at eight civilizations including: Egypt, China, Japan, Greece, Rome, Vikings, Medieval Europe, Aztecs and Incas.

This reference tells the stories of the peoples of the ancient past and shows how they laid the foundations of the modern world. Each of the first five chapters

A wealth of information on ancient Egypt.