The Classical World in Bite-sized Chunks (häftad, eng)

<p><b>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.</b><br><br>Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity <b>shaped the Western world</b> as we know it today.

From the pioneering schools of <b>Greek philosophy</b> to the far-reaching influence of the <b>Roman Empire</b>, so much of what we consider <b>fundamental to our contemporary civilization</b> can trace its roots back to Mediterranean Europe during this time.<br><br>Whether you're interested in <b>myths and legends</b>, <b>ancient civilization</b> or <b>classical history</b>, this compact book covers all bases.

Divided into <b>eight chapters</b>, each covering an aspect of the classical world – gods, heroes and monsters, rulers and government, war, art, philosophy, literature and science – this is the<b> perfect primer</b> for any reader looking for an introduction to one of the <b>most captivating periods in history</b>.<br><br>With dozens of <b>easy-to-digest entries</b> on the most important people, events, art and mythology of the era, accompanied by maps and illustrations, <i>The Classical World in Bite-Sized Chunks</i> gives you everything you need to know about Roman and Greek history in <b>one compelling and compact package</b>.<br><br><b>Also available: </b><br><i>The History of the World in Bite-sized Chunks</i> (9781782437079) <br><i>World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks</i> (9781782435754) <br><i>The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks</i> (9781789294163) <br><i>The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks</i> (9781789295023) <br><i>The History of Science in Bite-sized Chunks</i> (9781789290714)</p>

Format	Häftad
Omfång	224 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Utgivningsdatum	2026-06-18
ISBN	9781789298741