Piecing together all aspects of life in some of the earliest cities in the world, this text looks from the Far East to Africa and Europe to the vibrant cities of Central and South America. Readers will discover how land was farmed and settled over 6,000 years ago, as well as about many trades, crafts, customs and cultures, including ancient Sumer, Egypt, Minoan, Crete, Northern China, Babylon, Mycenae and Phoenicia. Topics are illustrated and made easily accessible to young readers. Panels show artifacts and icons from daily life, and clear maps show geographical and political context.

 

This book is part of a book series called History Detectives .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Anness Publishing .

Philip Brooks has edited and written many books on historical and related subjects. His work has been translated into most European languages.