History & Culture 1: From The First Civilisations To The Age Of Louis Xiv
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the dawn of the first civilisations to the opulent court of Louis XIV, History & Culture 1 presents a sweeping panorama of human achievement across millennia, chronicling the great empires, artistic movements, and cultural milestones that shaped the ancient and early modern world. Part of the prestigious Rigby Joy of Knowledge Library, this authoritative volume guides the reader through the monuments of Egypt and Mesopotamia, the intellectual triumphs of Greece and Rome, the spiritual transformations of the medieval world, and the dazzling cultural renaissance that culminated in the grandeur of the Sun King's reign. General Editor James Mitchell marshals an impressive breadth of scholarship into a richly illustrated and accessible survey, making complex historical narratives compelling for curious minds of all ages. The volume's scope is vast yet cohesive, weaving together political history, art, architecture, and cultural development into a single, unified tapestry — a testament to how civilisations rise, inspire one another, and endure. Whether you are a student, educator, or passionate autodidact, this landmark reference work leaves one question tantalizingly unanswered: what truly drives the great leaps of human culture?
Author: James Mitchell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Rigby (Joy of Knowledge Library)
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the dawn of the first civilisations to the opulent court of Louis XIV, History & Culture 1 presents a sweeping panorama of human achievement across millennia, chronicling the great empires, artistic movements, and cultural milestones that shaped the ancient and early modern world. Part of the prestigious Rigby Joy of Knowledge Library, this authoritative volume guides the reader through the monuments of Egypt and Mesopotamia, the intellectual triumphs of Greece and Rome, the spiritual transformations of the medieval world, and the dazzling cultural renaissance that culminated in the grandeur of the Sun King's reign. General Editor James Mitchell marshals an impressive breadth of scholarship into a richly illustrated and accessible survey, making complex historical narratives compelling for curious minds of all ages. The volume's scope is vast yet cohesive, weaving together political history, art, architecture, and cultural development into a single, unified tapestry — a testament to how civilisations rise, inspire one another, and endure. Whether you are a student, educator, or passionate autodidact, this landmark reference work leaves one question tantalizingly unanswered: what truly drives the great leaps of human culture?