Books in History of Civilization series

At the end of the Renaissance, the Western world was beginning to change. Explorers brought back treasures from other lands. Merchants helped develop the rudiments of a modern economy. The new Protestant religion swept across Europe, sparking the brutal Thirty Years War with Roman Catholics. By the time of the French Revolution, the world had been introduced to the distinct entities that still largely make up present-day Europe, and to the revolutionary social, cultural, and political philosophies of the enlightenment. Within these pages, readers will encounter the developments that altered the course of Europes early modern era. The volume contains a wealth of thoroughly researched information complemented by beautiful photographs to draw readers into the remarkable history of the development of this powerful continent.

Beginning with the Industrial Revolution, Europe was seized by the spirit of political and social innovation and reform that has continued into the 21st century. The general atmosphere of the continent, reflected in the Romantic, Realist, and Modernist movements that swept through its nations, reflected a growing cognizance of previously neglected social realities that demanded action. This engaging volume chronicles Europes transformations from the late 18th century through the present and examines the European response to both prosperity and war.

Talented voice actor and audio book producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the tale of our nation in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The History of the United States. This follows his immensely popular readings of the prior three volumes of The Story of Civilization, as well as both volumes of TAN Books’ The Story of the Bible (Old and New Testament). Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music, and voice acting that complements the reading of the text. Whether looking for entertainment on a long road trip, enhancing the experience with the text, or catering to the needs of a child with a reading disability, this audio dramatization will open up a new world of adventure for kids of all ages.

Western society owes a lot to the Romans. Parts of our government, language, even culture can be traced back there. Here, you can join the Roman legion marching across Europe. Watch the Roman Senate as they scheme their way into power. Join the crowd in the Circus Maximus to watch the chariot races. In ancient Rome, families liked to go on vacation and lounge by the sea. They went to market, celebrated holidays, and even went out for dinner! Roman lives were like ours, but they were different in some ways too. Roman houses didnt have bathrooms. Instead, everyone went to public baths, once every eight days. And when they partied, it went to extremes. They would eat so much that they would make themselves throw up! Travel back to ancient Rome to see what it was like to live in one of the largestever empires on Earth. Key Icons to look for have been placed throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich no nfiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos allows the reader to view videos by scanning our QR codes, providing them with additional educational content to supplement the text. Examples include news coverage, moments in history, speec