Civilization & Culture Books


Oracle Bones: A Journey Through Time in China (P.S.) Best Price: $7.98 I enjoyed the book very much because author use his point of view to describe his journey...	Mysteries of the Middle Ages: And the Beginning of the Modern World (Hinges of History) Best Price: $11.25 Thomas Cahill has written another fantastic history book. He has the abiltiy to unlock mysteries...	The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World Best Price: $22.99 This book is sort of rare for me, who generally reads items cover to cover. Some chapters of it...	The Wars of Gods and Men: Book III of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles) Best Price: $3.95 Sumerian scholar Zechariah Sitchen has opened up early human history with his series created by...	Critical Path Best Price: $10.96 Written by an independent thinker that is still decades if not one century ahead. Breath of...



The lost realms: Book IV of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles) Best Price: $4.19 Sitchin is the greatest! Why to bother with a review. The abundance of wealth of information,...	Are We Rome?: The Fall of an Empire and the Fate of America Best Price: $6.49 I first read this book last summer and have been thinking about the similarities between the two...	Worlds at War: The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West Best Price: $18.89 I was appaled by the low quality of research that went into the book. From distortions to sheer...	Chariots of the Gods Best Price: $5.03 For reasons that I find unfathomable, the books making wild and unsubstantiated scientific...	Understanding America: The Anatomy of an Exceptional Nation Best Price: $19.90 I recently finished reading "Understanding America: The Anatomy of an Exceptional...



The True History of Chocolate, Second Edition Best Price: $10.24 I was very disappointed at how the author managed to taint a fascinating story with his own...	The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square Best Price: $15.41 I checked this book out when I was planning a trip to New Orleans. Initially I thought it was...	Power and Plenty: Trade, War, and the World Economy in the Second Millennium (Princeton Economic History of the Western World) Best Price: $29.80 This book is to be bought for the first 7 and a half chapters. It's a solid 4 star rating then....	Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia Best Price: $5.00 Having lived in Russia six years and still in business there since 1991, I quickly learned that...	cosmic code: Book VI of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles) Best Price: $3.95 You may not agree with the visions and interpretations of this outstanding author. This is your...

Before the Pharaohs: Egypt's Mysterious Prehistory Best Price: $10.78 How old is the Sphinx? What was the Great Pyramid designed to be? I have never heard of Nabta...	When Time Began: Book V of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles) Best Price: $3.98 Don't let the bad publicity against Mr. Sitchin influence your mind. Many jealous people and...	Vermeer's Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World Best Price: $14.98 Vermeer's Hat is a wonderfully creative book that delves into the broader picture of global...	The Discoverers Best Price: $3.89 This is a great trip through the great discoveries from prehistory (the concept of time being...	The Fall: The Insanity of the Ego in Human History and the Dawning of A New Era Best Price: $15.22 A very fascinating look at the human condition and shows our potential as human beings. I was...

366: More Great Stories from History For Every Day of the Year Best Price: $8.98 A must have history book, fascinating how these 366 histories will stimulate your hunger to...	Ideas: A History of Thought and Invention, from Fire to Freud Best Price: $11.58 I bought this book a while back ago, and since i've been on and off reading it because of the...	The Classical World: An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian Best Price: $11.70 Basically, in the last few chapters of what easily could have been a four-star book, if not...	Mysteries of the Middle Ages: The Rise of Feminism, Science, and Art from the Cults of Catholic Europe Best Price: $24.99 I enjoyed Cahill's previous works immensely. This one is also good, taking the reader on a...	Classics of Western Thought Series: The Modern World, Volume III (Classics of Western Thought) Best Price: $40.00 This book is used as a companion to my high school Modern European History AP class. We read...

The Sirius Mystery: New Scientific Evidence of Alien Contact 5,000 Years Ago Best Price: $8.00 the sirius mystery begins as a truly interesting search for answers to the seemingly...	The Creators: A History of Heroes of the Imagination Best Price: $2.00 Great product. Found detail about the book great and was enough information for what I needed to...	Oracle Bones: A Journey Between China's Past and Present Best Price: $6.71 Like Peter Hessler's other book, this is a great book about China. I have lived in and visited...	All That Is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity Best Price: $4.78 I first bought this book on a whim during my political science college days, but found great...	Dignity of Difference: How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations Best Price: $10.61 This book is one of my favorites and is always a pleasure reading. Jonathan Sacks joins great...

The Middle Sea: A History of the Mediterranean (Vintage) Best Price: $10.99 John Julius Norwich is an historian with several books on the subject behind him. He is also a...	The Foundations of Early Modern Europe 1460-1559 (The Norton History of Modern Europe) Best Price: $15.75 Has there been a more eventful century than that between the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and...	The Condition of Postmodernity: An Enquiry into the Origins of Cultural Change Best Price: $29.00 Wow, this book is about as dense as the crust of the earth. It takes at least a few reads over...	Sailing from Byzantium: How a Lost Empire Shaped the World Best Price: $7.25 I bought a cheap used copy of _Sailing from Byzantium_ from a 3rd party vendor on Amazon. The...	The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James Best Price: $12.46 This history book was very informative. I was born in the area. Very detailed summary of...

When Asia Was the World Best Price: $12.99 Although generally interested in all types of historical reviews, I found this book to be highly...	Kill All Your Darlings: Pieces, 1990-2005 Best Price: $11.06 This is a wonderful book. Literally. That is, it is full of wonders. At his not infrequent best...	Classics of Western Thought Series: The Ancient World, Volume I (Classics of Western Thought) Best Price: $60.00 Got this for a college course I took on the Classical World. I actually own Vol. I, II, and III....	Knights & Castles: 50 Hands-On Activities to Experience the Middle Ages (Kaleidoscope Kids) Best Price: $7.63 Notice the extremes of the reviews. On one side, "KelleyG" gives it 5 stars and...	World Civilizations Best Price: $124.76 Adler's World Civilizations is an excellent introductory survey text. The language is pleasant...

Exploring the Humanities, Combined Best Price: $85.00 Returned item because the description did not say it was an atlas. I needed the book	100 Amazing Facts About the Negro With Complete Proof: A Short Cut to the World History of the Negro Best Price: $6.95 Another empowering book from an intelligent black man. You'll find a wealth of information...	Common Culture: Reading and Writing About American Popular Culture (5th Edition) Best Price: $46.34 I'm using it with my students this semester and it appears to be a hit. Of course, some students...	The 12th Planet (Book I) (The First Book of the Earth Chronicles) Best Price: $14.80 This is an excellent book. It is very indept. It is hard to put down, but can also overload...	Bound Together: How Traders, Preachers, Adventurers, and Warriors Shaped Globalization Best Price: $7.41 The chapters are succinct and the author has a global, over-reaching perspective that captivates...

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance - Portrait of an Age Best Price: $12.83 I was expecting a history book. I love history books. This was more of a history story, a...	The Herder Dictionary of Symbols: Symbols from Art, Archaeology, Mythology, Literature, and Religion Best Price: $15.00 This is a really good book, but I have several different ones along this line and cross...	When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do: The Clued-In Guide to German Life, Language, and Culture Best Price: $6.67 Having lived in Germany for a year now, I decided to finally flip through this book, given to me...	Those Terrible Middle Ages: Debunking the Myths Best Price: $8.94 Ask a student of history to write a paragraph about the middle ages. Or write one yourself. Then...	The Revolt of the Masses Best Price: $7.25 This is an important book, perhaps the most important, of an author who has been unjustly...

Western Civilization: Comprehensive Volume Best Price: $48.00 I READ THIS BOOK FOR WESTERN CIV I & II AND I LOVED IT! NOT TO MENTION THAT I RECEIVED AN A...	The Making of the Middle Ages Best Price: $13.99 The Making of the Middle Ages is a study of the period 972 to 1204. Before Southern wrote this...	The Rise of the West: A History of the Human Community Best Price: $11.95 Although this book is somewhat dated I found it to be very readable and informative,in the...	Africa in World History (2nd Edition) Best Price: $39.45 I found this to be a excellent introduction to African History. The authors present the...	On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense Best Price: $2.04 You have to admire a writer like David Brooks. While the rest of the left-wing elite...

Cosmopolis: The Hidden Agenda of Modernity Best Price: $7.00 The book is a inspiring discussion on modernity and basic aspects of our view of world. It's an...	European Renaissance Second Edition: Age of Recovery and Reconciliation Best Price: $30.00 These popular volumes offer a comprehensive, challenging introduction to the politics, economic...

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