Books in The World Heritage series

Explores the origins and significance of the great stone monuments dating from the Neolithic Age which are found throughout Western Europe.

An introduction to the culture of the ancient Mayas, discussing political and social organization, daily life, traditions, religion, and cities

Discusses the artistic style that developed in Europe between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries, blending Roman art with Germanic and Byzantine elements

Provides a brief introduction to Russian history and describes many of the country's historic sites, including Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square, the Petcherskaya Lavra of Kiev, and the historic center of St. Petersburg

An introduction to the culture of the ancient Mayas, discussing political and social organization, daily life, traditions, religion, and cities

Provides a brief introduction to Russian history and describes many of the country's historic sites, including Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square, the Petcherskaya Lavra of Kiev, and the historic center of St. Petersburg

Examines the pyramids, temples, and other existing structures of ancient Egypt and discusses how they figured in or represent that civilization

Discusses the culture of China over a period of four thousand years and examines some of the structures and artwork that remain from that civilization

Discusses the subject matter, techniques, and cultural significance of the paintings and engravings made on rocks, both inside caves and in the open air, by primitive people around the world

Discusses the habits of coral polyps, the formation of various types of coral reefs, associated plant and animal life, and the challenge of conservation

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Discusses the culture of ancient Greece and examines the temples, statues, and other physical remains of that time