Books like Ancient Civilizations by Brian M. Fagan

An overview of ancient civilizations, religions, and cultures from Mesopotamia to Rome.

A comprehensive two‑volume reference of 189 essays covering all facets of ancient Near‑Eastern civilizations from the third millennium BCE to 330 BCE, with maps, photographs, and a full index.

An overview of the first 10,000 years of human existence, from the time of the first farming settlements to the overthrow of the American civilizations of the Incas and Aztecs.

An in‑depth comparative analysis of seven of the world’s most documented early civilizations—Egypt, Mesopotamia, Shang China, the Aztec Valley, the Classic Maya, the Inca, and the Yoruba—examining their social, political, economic, and religious structures.

Clash of Cultures, Second Edition, is a captivating exploration of the Age of Discovery, when Western civilization first came into contact - and conflict - with all the other peoples of the world. Internationally known archeologist Brian Fagan draws on original sources and scholarly writing from dozens of academic disciplines to chart the tragic effects of first contact, illuminating the resulting racism, ethnocentrism, and ever-growing chasm between industrial nations and traditional societies. This seminal book includes case studies covering a wide variety of societies, including the Khoikhoi of South Africa, the Aztecs of Mexico, and the Tahitians. Special attention is paid to the Hurons of Canada, the natives of the American Northwest, and the Tasmanians and Maori of New Zealand. The second edition includes a new introduction, chapters on early Japan and the effects of epidemic disease, and a revised guide to further reading. Clash of Cultures is an ideal text for students studying the background of the modern world.