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Covering "the world from prehistory through 700 CE," this four-volume set from Shally-Jensen, who has edited many of Salem's "Careers" and "Defining Documents" series, examines historical people, places, and events. Accurate, enlightening, and well organized, it combines material from the Encyclopedia of the Ancient World (2002) with new articles for a total of 1,140 entries. A pronunciation guide and a list of the 23 maps are provided. The set's greatest strengt...Log In or Sign Up to Read More