The Living Past : The Great Civilization of Mankind – Ivar Lissner

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Translated from the German by J Maxwell Brown-John. introduction by author, list of maps and drawings, list of illustrations, List of authorities, bibliography, and index. The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs, illustrations and maps. 1/4 white coloured cloth covered back strip with black coloured illustration and titles. 3/4 black coloured cloth covered boards with black and white coloured embossed illustrations to the lower edge of the front panel. Photographic dust wrapper (wraparound) with black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. A look at history and the civilisations that made it up. The book looks at all of the major civilisations from around the world, touching on the major ups and downs in each civilisation, why it failed and a small potted social history of each people / civilisation.

Category: History; Archaeology. London, 1957. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good Photographic and Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition English See OUR own photograph for Quality control. Tightly bound. Now in a protective sleeve for extra protection. A good copy indeed