A History of the Classical World: The Story of Ancient Greece and Rome - Softcover

Wyse, Elizabeth

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9781398820395: A History of the Classical World: The Story of Ancient Greece and Rome
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ISBN 10: 1398820393 ISBN 13: 9781398820395
Publisher: Sirius, 2022

Synopsis

This fascinating guide chronicles the rise and fall of ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural influence today.

From palace-based societies in Minoan Crete to the Germanic invasion of Rome, it tells the story of these classical civilizations, covering their political development, the rise of the city state and the growth of their empires. Also included are insights into the architectural, artistic and cultural impact of early Greece and Rome and vignettes of key political and cultural figures.

Accompanied by features on major developments, detailed maps and superb photographs, this is a fascinating introduction to the two great empires that shaped the modern world.

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About the Author

Elizabeth Wyse is an author and editor with a special interest in early history including archaeology as well as historical thematic atlases. She has edited amongst many other titles: Past Worlds: The Times Atlas of Archaeology, The London History Atlas and the DK Children'd Atlas. She is currently Editorial Director of the online historical map site, The Map Archive. She has a BA (Hons) in English from Cambridge University.

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Publisher
Sirius
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1398820393
ISBN 13 
9781398820395
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
304
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