Higham C.F. W. Encyclopedia of ancient Asian civilizations

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New York: Facts On File, Inc. , 2004. - 593 p.

The early civilizations of Asia arose over a vast territory that stretched from the region of mode Afghanistan and the Aral Sea to Japan and Korea, and from what's now Sri Lanka to the islands to Southeast Asia. For grades 9 and up, an introduction to the region's history is followed by alphabetical entries that cover archaeological sites, agricultural and economic development, personalities and political institutions, religion, trade, warfare, and other topics. The text is sprinkled with black and white photos.

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