History: Foundations of the Modern World

Timeline of the history of the universe.

$1.99 In-depth look at how bodies were preserved in ancient Egypt.

$4.99 Digital interactive book on Egyptian history.

When did language begin? How did early humans populate the globe? By looking closely at four of the most significant hominins ever discovered, the authors explain how Turkana Boy, Lapedo Child, Kennewick Man, and Iceman have influenced debates about the nature of the earliest members of the family Hominidae.

This anthology of essays on ancient Egypt presents primary and secondary documents that examine the family, home life, food and drink, women's roles, childhood and education, arts and leisure, literacy and literature, roads and means of communication, slavery, religious beliefs, and more.

A biography of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius that discusses his education, travels, teaching, philosophical thoughts, and other related topics.

A history of Roman civilization, drawing from the writings of Cicero, Catullus, Horace, Virgil, Livy, Seneca, Tacitus, and Juvenal to provide a portrait of Roman life and spirit.