VOLUME 1: Early Humans to Global Expansion

Topics: the Neolithic era and early settlements, rise of civilizations in the Mediterranean (Egypt and Mesopotamia), rise of civilizations in Asia (China and India), rise of religions, accomplishments and achievements of early civilizations, governments in the ancient world, everyday life in the ancient world, rise and fall of empires, Christianity, Islam, economy and trade, kingdoms of Asia and Africa, kingdoms of Europe, civilizations in the Americas, and global exploration and expansion. 261 pages.