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Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history in this new entry in the bestselling Bite-Sized Chunks series.Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity
shaped the Western world as we know it today. From the pioneering schools of
Greek philosophy to the far-reaching influence of the
Roman Empire, so much of what we consider
fundamental to our contemporary civilization can trace its roots back to Mediterranean Europe during this time.
Divided into
eight chapters, each covering an aspect of the classical world - the gods, heroes and monsters, rulers and government, war, art, philosophy, literature and science - this is
the perfect primer for any reader looking for an introduction to one of the
most captivating periods in history.
With dozens of
easy-to-digest entries on the most important people, events, art and mythology of the era, accompanied by maps and illustrations,
The Classical World in Bite-Sized Chunks gives you everything you need to know about Greek and Roman history in
one compelling and compact package.
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Mark Daniels is a writer who studied Classics and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, where he focused on the myths of Greek, Roman and Sanskrit poetry. He is the author of The Midas Touch: World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks, which has been translated into seven languages worldwide, and Gods, Heroes and Monsters.
Zusammenfassung
An entertaining and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history, covering the people, events, art and mythology that have shaped the Western world.
