Explores the origins of the Universe and the beginning of life on our planet, from single-cell organisms to complex creatures such as dinosaurs and the first humans. Includes the civilizations of Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, along with powerful rulers such as Ramesses II of Egypt and Alexander the Great.

Includes index.

Prehistory -- Mesopotamia and the Bible lands -- Ancient Egypt and Greece -- The Roman world -- Asian civilizations -- The Americas and the Pacific.