This series showcases the artistic and imaginative achievement of ancient cultures, including Egypt, China, India, and Native American. Each book displays breathtaking photographs of ancient monuments and artifacts in all their glory. The myths of ancient deities and heroes, the stories of imperial power, and the history of magnificent artifacts in painting, architecture, philosophy, and poetry are highlighted in individual volumes. These beautiful books draw from the latest discoveries by historians and archaeologists to illuminate the life, myth, and culture of each ancient people. The authors are distinguished scholars and subject-matter experts in History, Ancient Civilizations, and Archaeology.