Lavishly illustrated survey of the history, important personalities, daily life, culture, religion, and achievements of the ancient Roman Empire.

Surveys the history, people, daily life, arts, religion and inventions of ancient China, from 1500 B.C. to 907 A.D. The period covered extends from the Bronze Age Shang Dynasty to this era. The greatness are chronicled here with the insight of literature and analyzed icons.

A six-hundred-year history of medieval Europe, covering the spread of Christianity to barbaric tribes; the rise of parliamentary government and the stabilization of nation states; the development of court and jury justice; the revival and expansion of trade; the growth of towns, feudal life, and education; and the new trends in art and architecture.

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