This sweeping work covers world cultures from prehistory through the year 700 C.E. with in-depth analysis of civilizations, key figures, cities, cultures and daily life. Its three volumes stretch beyond the boundaries of the ancient world of Greece, Rome and Egypt to include Egypt, China, the Near East, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and more. Coverage is broad in scope, yet easy to use, with guides for pronunciation, geography, word usage, and timelines included.