Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History - (9780754833574)
Features
- 512 pages
- Over 1000 photographs
- Battleplans and maps help chart the military history of the rise and fall of ancient Greece
- Book dimensions are 8" x 10"
- Hardcover
The legacy of the ancient Greeks has shaped our world. Classical Greece's military prowess, political sophistication and cultural innovations continue to influence modern society. The first half of the book focuses on political and military history, from Mycenae and the Golden Age of Athens to the campaigns of Alexander the Great. The second half concerns ancient Greece's buildings, sculptures, mythology and dramas, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the works of Aristophanes and Euripides. This is an outstanding exploration of the world of the ancient Greeks and an indispensable resource for both the general and specialist reader
