National Geographic July 1997

National Geographic July 1997 National Geographic Society Primary Author mixed material bibliography National Geographic Society 1997 monographic Vol.192, No.1 July 1997 en English Roman Empire (Ruthless in conquest but tolerant in victory, the ancient Romans forged a vast empire that lasted more than a thousand years. In the first of two articles we trace its rise and fall.) Sumo (Cloaked in ritual, explosive bouts between titanic wrestlers reveal much about Japanese history and culture.) Montserrat: Under the Volcano (For two years residents of this tiny Caribbean island have lived with a smoldering, belching menace.) Robot Revolution (Smaller and smarter than ever, robotic machines have moved beyond the factory floor to transform human work, entertainment, and exploration.) The Dawn of Humans: The First Europeans (Pushing Europe �s prehistory back to a million years ago, scientists are finding startlingly early human remains. Our ancestors? Or their mysterious precursors?) The Grand Managed Canyon ( Glen Canyon Dam has long harnessed the mighty Colorado , but environmentalists, biologists, and river runners still contest the benefits.) Double Map Supplement: The Roman Empire USA C2O library Online catalog (BETA) M 910 Nat 1997.07 5481/A C2O library & collabtive (History & Geography; Journal & Magazines) 5000 NatGeo199707.JPG 5342 2015-01-02 09:50:52 2015-09-05 18:50:06 machine generated