"A journey of discovery through 15,000 years of world history. 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 morality. Transport and travel. Money and trade. Inventions and education. Politics and government. Death and burial"--Back cover.