Nov 01 2009
Reference Review
The society ranges from prehistoric times to the fall of Rome (476 C.E) and it includes Western and non-Western cultures and civilizations. There is sixty-nine articles that cover the wealth of relevant topics such as art, economy, government, military, religion, scandals and writing. With an introductory survey, each well-crafted piece begins, and then views developments in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Meticulous cross-references and further-reading lists that include accurate Web sites should be appended in the Articles. The additional highlights are the primary-source documents, sidebars with supplementary instructive material, numerous black-and-white photos and illustrations, and clear maps.
