An engaging narrative history that reads like a novel, Four Thousand Years Ago by Geoffrey Bibby offers a sweeping panorama of life during the Second Millennium B.C. — a time that saw the birth of Abraham, the glory of Egypt, the fall of Babylon, and the destruction of Knossos. Bibby, an esteemed archaeologist and author of The Testimony of the Spade, brings ancient history to life with clarity and storytelling finesse.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1961, this hardcover copy is from the third printing (August 1962) and retains its vibrant original dust jacket, designed by Joseph Low. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white plates, drawings, and maps, the book explores both well-known and lesser-known civilizations — from Mesopotamia to the Indus Valley, Stonehenge to the early Vikings.
Edition Notes:
• Third Printing, August 1962
• Original publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Jacket design by Joseph Low
• Illustrated with photographs, maps, and drawings
Condition:
• Hardcover is clean with a strong binding; red cloth boards with embossed design and brown spine with gilt lettering
• Dust jacket is complete with some edge wear and light toning; small nicks at spine ends
• Interior pages are clean and unmarked
• Includes illustrated plates of archaeological finds such as Tutankhamun’s throne and garden scenes
A visually rich and intellectually accessible volume — ideal for readers and collectors of ancient history, archaeology, or mid-century nonfiction design.