Twenty essays--ten informative and ten interpretive--examine ten pivotal topics in the history of ancient Greece, from the Mycenaeans and epic poetry to Macedonian conquests and Hellenistic empires.
Discusses the mythology of ancient Greece by looking at how they describe the times in which they were created and how they influenced the Greek religions.
Traces the development of interest in Greek antiquities from the Renaissance to the present day and describes some of the major archaeological discoveries made in Greece.
Photographs and illustrations introduce the inventions and technology used by the ancient Greeks, describing how those ideas influenced later technology.
Presents information on the ancient civilization of Greece, and includes descriptions of its history and achievements in philosophy, politics, literature, art, literature, and architecture. Includes glossary and time line.
Provides historical information and interpretation on ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, China, Africa, Israel, Greece, Rome, and the Americas.
