Cotterell, Arthur

A reference guide to the classical world that includes information on the key people, places, institutions, and events of classical Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and China.

Survey of classical civilizations, exploring the five great powers--Chinese, Indian, Persian, Greek, and Roman--that were in control between 550 BC to 600 AD.

Provides an outline of what is known about the Minoans and a guide to the surviving sites and treasures of today.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about locations, characters, events, stories, and symbols related to Celtic mythology.

An alphabetically arranged reference guide to Greek and Roman mythology that describes the central mythical figures and their exploits and retells the ancient legends.

Photographic encyclopedia of myths and legends in cultures around the world, with over 1,250 entries discussing the characters and origins of the enduring stories.

Guide to the myths and legends of the ancient world, divided into the three designations of Classical, Celtic, and Nordic, each featuring alphabetically arranged entries detailing characters, locations and sites of interest, significant events, stories, and symbols.