Lost cities, ancient tombs : 100 discoveries that changed the world

Williams, Ann R. (editor.). Preston, Douglas J. (introduction.).

Summary: "The story of human civilization, as told through 100 key discoveries spanning six continents, including firsthand reports from explorers, scientists, and antiquarians"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781426221989 (hardcover)
Physical Description: print
512 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2021]
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

3.6 mya-50,000 B.C: bones of our ancestors -- 50,000-3000 B.C.: the dawn of culture -- 3000-1500 B.C.: the foundations of society -- 1500-1000 B.C.: converging worlds -- 1000-500 B.C.: ancient tribes & dynasties -- 500-200 B.C: an age of artisans -- 200 B.C.-A.D. 75: rituals & religion -- A.D. 75-600: tombs & temples -- A.D. 600-1000: surprises & mysteries -- A.D. 1000-1200: great builders -- 1200-1600: sovereigns & citizens -- 1600-present: a changing world order.