Everyday Life Through The Ages - A Journey Of Discovery Through Over 15,000 Years Of World History

by Reader's Digest Association

A journey of discovery through 15,000 years of world Food and Drink, Fads and Fashions, Homes and Furnishings, Heating and Lighting, Plumbing and Sanitation, Work and Wages, Sports and Amusements, Arts and Music, Courtship and Marriage, Crime and Punishment, Weapons and Warfare, Health and Medicine, Religion and Moralit, Transport and Travel, Money and Trade, Inventions and Education, Politics and Government, Death and Burial

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Reference

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1992

About the author

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global media and direct marketing company based in Chappaqua, New York, best known for its flagship publication founded in 1922, Reader's Digest. The company's headquarters are in New York City, where it moved from Pleasantville, New York.

The company was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace in 1922 with the first publication of Reader's Digest magazine, but has grown to include a diverse range of magazines, books, music, DVDs and online content.

Reviews

[Andrew Shapter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives the reader a basic snapshot of life at various periods throughout history. It is not a text about events such as wars or any particular moment but focuses on life for the people of the time.