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Cultures of the past
Myths of the world

Introduces the customs, important events, religions, and famous people of ancient Egypt and includes a timeline of the Egyptian dynasties.

2) The ancient Greeks

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Schomp, Virginia

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English

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"A retelling of several key ancient Greek myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Greeks"--Provided by publisher.

3) The Aztec empire

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Stein, R. Conrad

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English

4) China's Tang dynasty

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Millar, Heather

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5) India's Gupta dynasty

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Describes how India, under a dynasty of remarkable rulers from 320 to 550 A.D., entered a golden age of prosperity, conquest, justice, scientific advance, and artistic and literary distinction.

6) The ancient Maya

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Galvin, Irene Flum

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English

7) The ancient Romans

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8) The Celts of Northern Europe

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9) The kingdom of Benin in West Africa

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Millar, Heather

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English

10) The Persian Empire

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Zeinert, Karen

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Traces the rise and fall of the Persian Empire from its earliest days to the seventh century when it was conquered by the Arabs. The culture, artistic achievements, religion, and legacy of the once mighty empire are discussed.

11) The ancient African Kingdom of Kush

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Service, Pamela F

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English

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Examines the history, culture, religion, daily life, and legends of the people of the northern African kingdom of Kush, located in the region known as Nubia, between Sudan and Egypt.

12) The golden age of Islam

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George, Linda S

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English

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Covers the civilization of the Islamic Empire from the last years of the eighth century to the thirteenth century.

13) The Incas

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Examines the history, culture, religion, and social structure of the ancient Incas.

14) The Vikings

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Describes the history, culture, and exploits of the Vikings and discusses their impact on the civilization of the British Isles and Europe in the eight and ninth centuries.

15) The ancient Hebrews

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Mann, Kenny

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English

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Examines the history, culture, religion, daily life, and legends of the Jewish people.

16) Elizabethan England

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Ashby, Ruth

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English

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Examines the history, culture, religion, and social conditions of sixteenth-century England, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

17) Mesopotamia

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Service, Pamela F

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English

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Discusses the history, social order, customs, religion, and accomplishments of the area known as the "cradle of civilization."

18) Spain in the age of exploration

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Millar, Heather

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English

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Surveys the important events in the history of Spain between the voyages of Columbus and the defeat of the Spanish Armada and examines the role of the arts and religion during these two centuries.

19) Japan in the days of the samurai

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Schomp, Virginia

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English

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Describes the Japanese way of life during the samurai eras through information about the politics, military, culture, and the belief system; also indicates the legacy of the period.

20) Medieval England

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