A reduced edition of this outstanding reference book, which follows the
dramatic history of the world's early civilizations, from the first farmers of
the Middle East to the rise of the mighty empires of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece
and Rome. This lavish encyclopedia is absolutely packed with stunning
photographs and dramatic original reconstructions that present a vivid picture
of life in the ancient world. The fact-filled text is authoritative, informative
and hugely absorbing. It includes Internet links that can be accessed through
the Usborne Quicklinks website, which take you to approved websites that provide
an extra level of fun and information. It contains a time chart, who's