Early Civilization (Usborne Illustrated World History)

"Early Civilization describes the first flowerings of world civilization in Egypt and Mesopotamia - spanning the period from c.3000 BC to the Roman conquest. It also looks briefly at the first civilizations of India and China, which fell within the same time span. The book examines aspects of everyday life, as well as providing a clear historical outline of the period. It is packed with colourful pictures, maps and diagrams, and includes summaries of dates for quick and easy reference" -- BACK COVER.