Garber Janet Serlin (ed.). The Concise Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations

Franklin Watts, 1978. — 306 p. — ISBN: 0-531-01330-8.This single volume gives readers a concise introduction to the ten major civilizations of the ancient world, and also provides students with considerable specific information about each culture. The entries have been grouped into broad subject categories rather than arranged alphabetically to make this a book that casual readers can enjoy browsing through. At the same time, a detailed table of contents and a comprehensive index enable serious researchers to locate information quickly and easily.
Each civilization is discussed generally in terms of its primary characteristics and achievements. Significant people, places, and terms are highlighted in individual entries.
This overview is intended as both a basic reference source and as a guide to areas of knowledge that readers will want to explore subsequently in greater depth.
The civilizations covered in this concise encyclopedia are: Byzantine, Celtic, Chinese, Egyptian. Greek, Hebrew, Hittite, Mesopotamian, Persian, Roman.Byzantine Civilization.
Celtic Civilization.
Chinese Civilization.
Egyptian Civilization.
Greek Civilization.
Hebrew Civilization.
Hittite Civilization.
Mesopotamian Civilization.
Persian Civilization.
Roman Civilization.