Mysteries of the Past Author:Lionel Casson, et al This is a large format History book (ancient history) with chapter headings as follows: — Who first crossed the oceans? — Who raised the megaliths? — Where did Homer's heroes come from? — What caused the sudden rise of modern man? — Who were the mound builders? — Why did the ancients not develop machinery? — Where did ancient traders sail? — China and t... more »he west: which was first?
How did human races originate?
How has climate affected history?
Who were the Indo-Europeans?
What caused the collapse of the Maya?
Other topics include: Stonehenge, Easter Island Statues, Britain's Chalk Giants and more.
Fully illustrated in color and black and white plus an index.« less