This cultural encyclopedia explores the span of human history and some prehistory, searching out prominent examples of cities or broader civilizations that shifted from a position of influence to a lack thereof. It examines lost cities and civilizations from every region of the …
"Provides the reader with alphabetical entries on lost cities and civilizations and includes subsections: Overview: Geographic Location, Original Inhabitants, Historical Background, Culture and Society, City's Demise, Recent Discoveries and Current Status, and Bibliography. The …
