Category Archives: Civilization & Culture

Ancient Babylonian Medicine: Theory and Practice (Ancient Cultures)

Utilizing a great variety of previously unknown cuneiform tablets, Ancient Babylonian Medicine: Theory and Practice examines the way medicine was practiced by various Babylonian professionals of the 2nd and 1st millennium B.C. Represents the first overview of Babylonian medicine utilizing … Continue reading

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Invented Knowledge: False History, Fake Science and Pseudo-Religions

Were the Chinese the first to discover America in 1421? Did Jesus and Mary Magdalene have children together? Did extraterrestrials visit the earth during prehistory and teach humans how to build pyramids and stone structures? These are only a few … Continue reading

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The Ancient Greeks For Dummies

The civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science and arts of Western culture. As well as instigating itself as the birthplace of the Olympics, Ancient Greece is famous for its … Continue reading

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Worlds at War: The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West

Spanning two and a half millennia, Anthony Pagden’s mesmerizing Worlds at War delves deep into the roots of the “clash of civilizations” between East and West that has always been a battle over ideas, and whose issues have never been … Continue reading

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Duck (Reaktion Books – Animal)

The squat, noisy duck occupies a prominent role in the human cultural imagination, as evidenced by everything from the rubber duck of childhood baths to insurance commercials. With Duck, Victoria de Rijke explores the universality of this quacking bird through … Continue reading

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The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool: A Celebration of the Grooviest People, Events, and Artifacts of the 1960s

A celebration of the 1960s,this encyclopedia profiles the 250most interesting personalities whosignificantlychanged popular culture, includingmusicians, actors, directors, artists, athletes, politicians, writers, and astronauts. Sidebars provide a trip down memory lane with lists including the topmovies, television shows, cars, Bond girls, … Continue reading

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When Time Began: Book V of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)

They came to Earth thousands of years ago to usher in mankind’s first New Age of scientific growth and spiritual enlightenment. Under the guidance of these ancient visitors from the heavens, human civilisation flourished – as revolutionary advances in art, … Continue reading

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Power and Plenty: Trade, War, and the World Economy in the Second Millennium (Princeton Economic History of the Western World)

International trade has shaped the modern world, yet until now no single book has been available for both economists and general readers that traces the history of the international economy from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Power and … Continue reading

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Atlas of African-American History (Facts on File Library of American History)

Building on the authoritative text of the first edition, “Atlas of African-American History, Revised Edition” chronicles the important cultural, historical, political, and social experiences of African Americans through the years. Completely updated and revised, this fascinating book features numerous full-color … Continue reading

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Books on Fire: The Destruction of Libraries throughout History

In his acclaimed Double Fold (2001), Nicholson Baker expressed outrage over newspapers and books turned into landfill by librarians who chose microfilm over paper. French historian Polastron picks up where Baker left off, writing with equal passion yet punctuating his … Continue reading

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