Books in Technology in the Ancient World series

headacbes, and stomachaches. Over the centuries, ancient peoples learned more about medicine. The ancient Indians performed plastic surgery. The ancient Romans operated on people's eyes. People in many ancinet cultures wrote medical textbooks.What kinds of tools and techniques did ancient doctors use? Which of their remedies worked and which ones didn't? And how did ancient medicine set the stage for our own modern medical technology? Learn more in Ancient Medical Technology

A Zapotec village chief named One Earthquake is murdered by his enemies, who then carve the gruesome image of his death on a huge stone slab and place it in their temple as a warning to others. An Inca official selects young village girls to be raised in the distant House of the Chosen Women, where they will spend the rest of their childhoods learning traditional arts in complete seclusion. A Spanish priest named Bernardino Sahag�n recounts the development of the mighty Aztec empire in Mesoamerica and witnesses its tragic overthrow by Spanish conquistadors. These are a few of the gripping stories readers will encounter in The Ancient American World.Authors William Fash and Mary E. Lyons use a wide range of primary sources including sculptures, hieroglyphs, pottery, and ancient tombs to trace the captivating history of ancient America. Readers accompany archaeologists as they unearth fantastic artifacts and spectacular buildings and decode ancient manuscripts to unlock the secrets of these cultures.From farming to the building of great pyramids and from sacred sacrifices to the Spanish conquest, The Ancient American World uses archaeological findings and ancient texts to explore the remarkable cultures of this region.

The ingenuity of China has been evident in their technology for thousands of years. People in ancient China are responsible for many significant breakthroughs, including gunpowder, paper, and the compass. Readers will be introduced to the ancient beginnings of Chinas technological dominance through some of their greatest achievements in farming, astronomy, and metalworking, while a timeline guides them through ancient Chinese history. Vivid photographs and historical images augment information about the building of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal, among other technological advances. Sidebars accompanying each section add even more detail to the informative social studies and science content. Whether interested in the development of money or early writing, readers will find the advances of ancient China captivating.

During the 12th century, high up in the Andes Mountains of South America, the Inca people established their capital city, Cusco. The great city still stands today, in what is now the country of Peru, and it is far from the only remnant of the Inca culture to have a lasting impact on the world. This title explores the rise and fall of the Inca Empire. Readers will discover how the empire was governed, what daily life was like for its people, and much more.

Providing an exceptionally detailed investigation of Roman civilization from its founding to its decline in the West twelve centuries later, this book examines Roman political institutions, key figures, and geography. Readers will encounter Roman religion through the ages and discover its role in shaping Roman society and family life. They will also learn about Romes contributions to modern language, law, and architecture.

Few historic civilizations have captured our imaginations more than those of ancient Greece. From the Minoan Age to Hellenistic Greece and beyond, this title explores the key events of Greeces history, compares the governments of Athens and Sparta, and discusses the role of geography in Greeces development. It also examines ancient Greek religious beliefs, festivals, and daily life, as well as how the discoveries and writings of the ancient Greeks helped shape the world we live in today.