Civilizations

Civilizations is the result of two years of intense study and research on six of the most interesting civilizations in human history. This is not a history textbook. Instead, Civilizations aims to provide several compelling, interesting, and informative treatises on different aspects of these civilizations. You will experience the social institutions, philosophy, art, and literature of these incredible societies. What does this book offer? A different perspective, perhaps. It provides an accessible and appealing viewpoint on six fascinating civilizations, told without cultural biases but from a rational, scientific standpoint. One might think a book that covers six different civilizations would sacrifice depth. However, this book serves not as an encyclopedia of sorts, but as a conglomeration of stories. There is an abundance of depth, from explanations of the Australian aboriginal firestick farming method to the chinampas of the Mexica, the canons of Chinese brush painting, and Plato's Allegory of the Cave.