Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume 1 (The Story of Civilization series)(Library Edition)

Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter: Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written laws; the Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification; the Babylonians, who developed astronomy and physics, and planted the seeds of Western mythology; the Judeans, who preserved their culture forever in the immortal books of the Old Testament; the Persians, who ruled the largest empire in recorded history before Rome; Indian philosophy, Chinese philosophers, and Japanese samurais.
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