Ancient Times or A History of the Early World V2

Ancient Times or A History of the Early World V2 is a comprehensive book written by James Henry Breasted that provides a detailed account of the early civilizations and cultures that existed in the world. The book is divided into several chapters that cover the major historical periods, including the prehistoric era, the rise of the first civilizations, the ancient Near East, and the classical world.Breasted's writing style is engaging and informative, and he presents the information in a way that is accessible to both scholars and casual readers. He draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical documents, and literary texts, to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the ancient world.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of agriculture, the rise of cities and states, the emergence of writing and literature, and the growth of trade and commerce. It also explores the religious beliefs and practices of ancient peoples, as well as their social and political structures.Overall, Ancient Times or A History of the Early World V2 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the ancient world. Its comprehensive coverage, engaging writing style, and extensive use of primary sources make it a valuable addition to any library.1916. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766149463. Volume 2 of a 2 Volume set. An introduction to the study of ancient history and the career of early man. It was the purpose of the author to make this book sufficiently simple to be put into the hands of a first year high school student. A great deal of labor was devoted to the mere task of clear and simple statement and arrangement. In dealing with each civilization, a sufficient framework of political organization and of historical events has been laid down; but the bulk of the space has been devoted to the life of man in all its manifestations: society, industry, commerce, religion, art and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.