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From the Stone Age to the Space Age

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ISBN-10: 0754812022

ISBN-13: 9780754812029

Edition: 2003

Authors: Philip Brooks, William Fowler, Simon Adams

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Following developments through history, this book explores the first steps towards civilization among the prehistoric peoples. It moves on to explore the early societies of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, before finally looking at the traders and explorers who opened up new lands.
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List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Publication date: 6/26/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.364
Language: English

Reaching for the Future
First Steps
Introduction
Finding the Evidence
The Toolmakers
The Coming of Fire
The Spread of the Hominids
Neanderthals
Wise Man
The First Europeans
The Ice Age
Images of the Ice Age
The First Australians
Early Americans
The Thaw Begins
A Better Food Supply
Rock Paintings
The First Farmers
Plants and Animals
The Coming of Trade
Pots and Potters
European Settlements
Asian Communities
The Americas
Hunting and Gathering
The First Metalworkers
Megaliths
Lake Villages
The Iron Age
The Birth of Civilization
Realms of Gold
Introduction
The Sumerians
Ancient Babylon
The Hittites
The Assyrians
The Persian Empire
Parthians and Sassanians
Islamic Empire
Indus Valley Civilization
Mauryan India
Ancient Egypt
African Civilizations
Minoan Crete
Mycenae
The Etruscans
Classical Greece
Hellenistic Age
Ancient Rome
Early Dynastic China
Qin China
Han China
Early Japan
The Khmers
North American Civilizations
People of the Andes
The Olmec
The Maya
Clashing Shields
Introduction
Clubs, Maces, Hammer and Flails
Axes and Throwing Weapons
Slings, Bows and Crossbows
Daggers and Knives
Swords, Sabres and Scimitars
Spears, Poles, Pikes and Halberds
Ancient Firearms
Armour
Shields
Helmets and War Hats
Animals at War
Horses in Battle
Chariots and War Wagons
Cavalry Weapons
Castles and Fortifications
Towers, Keeps and Gates
Walls
Defending Borders
Under Siege
Siege Attack
Bombardment
Ramps, Rams and Mining
Gunpowder Arrives
War at Sea
Sail or Oar
Ramming and Grappling
Sailing to War
Journey Without End
Introduction
Egyptians, Phoenicians and Greeks
Europe and Asia
The Invasion of Europe
The Vikings
The Polynesians
Crossing the Deserts
The Chinese Empire
Travellers in Europe
The Portuguese
Christopher Columbus
Conquering the New World
Round the World
Into Canada
The North-west Passage
The North-east Passage
Exploring Asia
Advancing into America
Across the Pacific
Captain Cook
Trekking across Australia
The Amazon
Deep inside Africa
Livingstone and Stanley
The North Pole
Race to the South Pole
Seas, Summits and Skies
Blasting into Space
Gazeteer of People and Places
Glossary
Index
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