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The Cambridge World Prehistory by Colin Renfrew (Editor); Paul G. Bahn (Editor)
Call Number: REF GN710 .C36 2012
ISBN: 9780521119931
Publication Date: 2014-06-09
Provides a systematic and authoritative examination of the prehistory of every region around the world from the early days of human origins in Africa 2 million years ago to the beginnings of written history, which in some areas started only two centuries ago.
Babylon: Mesopotamia and the birth of civilization by Paul Kriwaczek
Call Number: DS69.5 .K75 2012
ISBN: 9781250000071
Publication Date: 2012-03-27
Traces the rise of ancient Mesopotamia and the city of Babylon from a loose federation to a monarchy to the rise of ancient Sumerian civilization, with its tales of the Great Flood and the epics of semi-divine heroes such as Gilgamesh.

Western Civilization Chronology
This PowerPoint presentation from Mark E. Damon at Utah State University shows a concise overview of Western Civilization; includes chronology and maps

Salem Press-History
Salem provides access to a growing number of reference works in its renowned historical content both in traditional, printed form and online. This resource includes access to The Reference Shelf: an online collection of current titles of historical significance. Also includes Defining Documents and Milestone Documents in American History and World History.