Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history in this new entry in the
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