"In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh's army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline, as did most of the surrounding civilizations. After centuries of brilliance, the civilized world of the Bronze Age came to an abrupt and cataclysmic end. Kingdoms fell like dominoes over the course of just a few decades. No more Minoans or Mycenaeans. No...

This book examines great past milestones and the complex mix of political, social, military and/or scientific trends and developments that contributed to their occurrence.

An anthology of essays on the Renaissance that highlight political trends and consequences, literary, cultural and/or technological ramifications and pivotal leaders. Includes a collection of excerpts from primary source documents pertaining to the historical events and figures .