In this book, you will read about the West African empires of Ghana and Mali. You will read about how and why their traditions were closely linked to gold. Up until the 1350 AD, West Africa was supplying the two-thirds of the world's gold. This means that West Africa was a wealthy civilization that used gold for wealth and trading purposes.

Are you fascinated by the Aztec Empire? Have you ever wanted to learn more about the people and events that shaped this ancient civilization? Now, you can! With this comprehensive book, you'll explore the Aztec culture and its lasting impact on the world. From their iconic cities to their religious beliefs and customs, you'll gain an insightful look into the Aztecs. We'll take a closer look at their incredible advancements in architecture, astronomy,...

Surveys the history, civilization and culture of India from the Third Millennium B.C. to the 17th century A.D.

In Ancient Rome, all the best stories have one thing in common: murder. Romulus killed Remus to found the city. Caesar was assassinated to save the Republic. Caligula was butchered in the theater, Claudius was poisoned at dinner, and Galba was beheaded in the Forum. In one 50-year period, 26 emperors were murdered. But what did killing mean in a city where gladiators fought to the death to sate a crowd? In A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the...

"A captivating, surprising history of timekeeping and how it has shaped our world. For thousands of years, people of all cultures have made and used clocks, from the city sundials of ancient Rome to the medieval water clocks of imperial China, hourglasses fomenting revolution in the Middle Ages, the Stock Exchange clock of Amsterdam in 1611, Enlightenment observatories in India, and the high-precision clocks circling the Earth on a fleet of GPS satellites...

"From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution--a #1 international bestseller--that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human." One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most...