to 476

Traces the history of Europe from the Paleolithic period to 476.

To avoid the priesthood, Epona, the daughter of a Celtic chief, runs away with Kazhak, the leader of a small band of horsemen from Asia Minor's Sea of Grass.

Translation of: L'Europa ai tempi di Grecia e Roma. Surveys the development and expansion of Greek and Roman civilizations and important events in their history.

Text plus historical and contemporary maps provide a look at the history of cultures that flourished along the Mediterranean Sea.

Discusses the part played by the Etruscans, Samnites, Carthaginians, and Celts in Roman and Italian history. Includes an account of Hannibal's march and much description of the armor and weapons of the period.

Still longing for adventure, Princess Helen of Sparta maintains her disguise as a boy to join her unsuspecting brothers as part of the crew of the Argo, the ship commanded by Prince Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece.

Discusses the development of new European civilizations between 200 and 1200 A.D., including the fall of the Roman Empire, creation of the Holy Roman Empire, rise of Moslem power, and the Vikings.