Presents sixty-nine articles devoted to coverage of social and cultural considerations in the ancient world from prehistory through the fall of Rome in 476 C.E.
Including information on Western and non-Western cultures and civilizations, this illustrated eight-volume set provides comprehensive coverage of these prolific eras in world history--from prehistory to the fall of Rome and the European ...
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The four-volume Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Medieval World provides readers with comprehensive coverage of the medieval world, from the fall of Rome to the European Renaissance, including...
Designed to meet the curriculum needs of students from grades 7-12, this five-volume encyclopedia explores the history and civilizations of the ancient world from prehistory to approximately 1000 CE. Organized alphabetically within ...
This thought-provoking, 2-volume encyclopedia presents articles on the parts of the body and the past and current cultural attitudes and practices that concern them. Accessible to undergraduate students and of...
An encyclopedia that focuses on the ancient civilizations of the world, the first social structures in which culture and religion were born. It provides an overview of the prehistoric world...
In support of these in part archaic polarities Galen mustered the formidable weaponry of his meticulous ... that Galen's views became the almost undisputed norm until systematic human dissection was resumed in the early Renaissance.
"This comprehensive five-volume work analyzes the archaeological and linguistic data that pertain to the broad cultural milieu of the ancient Near East, the crossroads of three of the world's most...
"As an invaluable resource for students and general audiences investigating Ancient Greek culture and history, this encyclopedia provides a thorough examination of the Mediterranean world and its influence on modern society"--
This reference explores the daily life of women across civilizations. The work is organized in sections on different civilizations from around the world, arranged chronologically.