classical geography

Contains over 130 maps spanning the Bronze Age in the Aegean to the reign of Constantine. Focuses on political and military developments, archaeological discoveries, trade, colonization, and religion.

Follows the rise and fall of the first great multinational state, Rome, including its cities, its armies, its wars, and more.

Traces the history and culture of ancient Greece, discussing topics such as Minoan civilization, the Persian Wars, and the conquests of Alexander the Great, and includes over sixty full color maps, special features and timelines, and photographs and illustrations.