Book Title: Ancient Civilizations
Subtitle: A World History Sourcebook
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Book Description: The documents in this primary source reader explore themes such as religion, government, philosophy, warfare, and literature from influential civilizations across different world regions, including Mesopotamia, China, South Asia, the Mediterranean, and Middle East. Primary sources, which are records and artifacts created during historical periods, include legal codes, sacred scriptures, diaries, administrative records, poetry, plays, and physical objects. Their connection to a specific time and place provides valuable insights into the past. The materials contained in this primary source reader supplement and reinforce textbooks such as World History, Volume 1: to 1500 and World History: Cultures, States, and Societies to 1500.
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Ancient Civilizations Copyright © 2026 by John R. Bawden is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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