This title presents a comprehensive history with 1000
photographs. It offers an authoritative account of Greek
military and political power, architecture, sculpture
and art, drama and philosophy, and their lasting
influence on Western culture. Discover how ancient
Greece became one of the finest civilizations ever seen
and the lives of her great writers, including Plato,
Homer and Aristotle. It details the fabulous myths and
legends of the great gods of Mount Olympus - from Zeus,
Hero and Athena to Apollo, Poseidon and Aphrodite.
Accounts of temples, palaces and archaeological sites
display the influence of ancient Greece on the birth of
Western civilization, architecture and art. Battleplans
and maps chart the military history of ancient Greece,
including war with Sparta, the Persian Wars and the
campaigns of Alexander the Great. With over 1000
magnificent colour photographs, sculptures, paintings
and plans, maps and artworks, this lavishly illustrated
reference guide evokes the magnificent heritage of
classical Greece. The legacy of the ancient Greeks has
shaped our world.Classical Greece's military prowess,
political sophistication and cultural innovations
continue to captivate and influence our 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 magnificent
buildings, sculptures, mythology and dramas, and their
influence on world art, architecture and society. This
is a breathtaking exploration of the world of the
ancient Greeks and an indispensable resource for both
the general and specialist reader. |
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