Everyday Life in the Ancient World: The Illustrated History Encyclopedia,9781842154335

Everyday Life in the Ancient World: The Illustrated History Encyclopedia

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Edition: Reprint
ISBN13: 9781842154335
ISBN10: 1842154338
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-10-01
Publisher(s): Natl Book Network
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Summary

A highly visual, thematic history that looks at the different ways in which human society and lifestyles have evolved.

Table of Contents

Great Themes of Everyday Life
6(6)
HOME, FAMILY, & EVERYDAY LIFE
From Shelters to Homes
12(60)
Stone Age Villages
16(2)
Family Life in Mesopotamia
18(2)
Egyptian Houses and Gardens
20(2)
Egyptian Food
22(2)
Rich and Poor in India
24(2)
Eating in India
26(2)
Chinese Homes in Harmony
28(2)
Traditional Life in China
30(2)
Food and Diet in China
32(2)
Family Life in Japan
34(2)
Growing up in Greece
36(2)
Roman Houses
38(2)
Family Occasions in Rome
40(2)
Roman Education
42(2)
Life on a Celtic Farm
44(2)
Celtic Food and Drink
46(2)
Viking Family Life
48(2)
Viking Women
50(2)
North American Homes
52(2)
Tribal Family Roles
54(2)
Cold-climate Homes
56(2)
Arctic Seasonal Camps
58(2)
Arctic Children
60(2)
Aztec and Maya Homes
62(2)
Mesoamerican Families
64(2)
An Incan House
66(2)
Married Life in Inca Times
68(4)
WORK, TRADE, & FARMING
From Survival to Specialization
72(58)
Crops in the Stone Age
76(2)
Taming Animals
78(2)
Stone Age Exchange
80(2)
Mesopotamian Trade Network
82(2)
Egyptian Slaves
84(2)
Along the Banks of the Egyptian Nile
86(2)
Skilled Workers in Egypt
88(2)
Egyptian Trade
90(2)
Chinese Merchants and Peasants
92(2)
Working the Land in China
94(2)
Chinese Silk Production
96(2)
Coins and Markets in China
98(2)
Money and Trade in India
100(2)
Textiles Industry in India
102(2)
Poor Soils and Hot Sun in Greece
104(2)
Seafaring Greeks
106(2)
Ancient Greek Workshops
108(2)
Shopping Roman-style
110(2)
Celtic Farmers of Europe
112(2)
Celtic Trade Routes
114(2)
Long-distance Trade in Viking Times
116(2)
North American Trading
118(2)
Arctic Trapping and Trade
120(2)
Reclaiming Land in Mesoamerica
122(2)
The Mesoamerican Market
124(2)
Inca Master Masons
126(4)
ART, CULTURE, & ENTERTAINMENT
Life, Leisure, and Enjoyment
130(60)
Dress & Accessories
Stone Age Jewelry
134(2)
Egyptian Vanity
136(2)
Clothing and Jewelry in India
138(2)
Greek Garments
140(2)
Palace Fashions in Japan
142(2)
Cold-climate Dress
144(2)
Bold Designs in South America
146(2)
Decorative Arts
Interior Design in Assyria
148(2)
Egyptian Crafts
150(2)
Chinese Pottery
152(2)
Fine Crafts in Japan
154(2)
Roman Decoration
156(2)
Viking Picture Stories
158(2)
Sport & Entertainment
Sport and Games in China
160(2)
Popular Music in Ancient Greece
162(2)
Mythical Tales of Greece
164(2)
Roman Sport and Combat
166(2)
American Indian Storytelling
168(2)
Celtic Bards and Musicians
170(2)
Games in Mesoamerica
172(2)
At the Theater in Japan
174(2)
Entertaining Royal India
176(2)
The Written Tradition
Picture-writing in Mesopotamia
178(2)
Decoding Egyptian Script
180(2)
Chinese Word Symbols
182(2)
Celtic Messages in Stone
184(2)
Mesoamerican Writing
186(4)
GODS, BELIEFS, & CEREMONIES
Religion, Ritual, and Myth
190(58)
Stone Age Beliefs
194(2)
City Gods of Mesopotamia
196(2)
Bible Links to Mesopotamia
198(2)
Pharaoh Gods
200(2)
Preparing for the Afterlife
202(2)
Grand Temples of Egypt
204(2)
Religions of India
206(2)
Islam Reaches India
208(2)
Sikhs of India
210(2)
Festivals and Ceremonies in India
212(2)
Chinese Religions
214(2)
Celebrations in China
216(2)
Ancient Japanese Faith
218(2)
Gods of Ancient Greece
220(2)
Temples and Festivals in Greece
222(2)
The Ancient Greek Underworld
224(2)
Roman Gods
226(2)
Protectors of Celtic Tribes
228(2)
Annual Celtic Festivals
230(2)
Gods of the Vikings
232(2)
Vikings Convert to Christianity
234(2)
Spirits in North America
236(2)
American Indian Purifying Rites
238(2)
Shamans in the Arctic World
240(2)
Aztec Myths and Omens
242(2)
Blood Sacrifices of Mesoamerica
244(2)
Inca Feasts and Celebrations
246(2)
Glossary 248(4)
Index 252

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