This historical atlas explores the world's earliest civilizations and their impact on society From the first farming settlements of Mesopotamia, via Egypt, Greece and Rome, to the civilizations of the Far East, Europe and America, explore the world's earliest societies with this historical atlas. It includes more than 70 full-color maps, timelines, and more than 60 photographs and artwork reconstructions. Informatively written, and ideal for both students and the general reader, this atlas plots the rise and fall of empires, the nature of different societies and the evolution of technology.