
A History of the Classical World
The Story of Greece and Rome Retold
Elizabeth Wyse(Author)
Sirius Entertainment (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 3. November 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-3988-6933-2 (ISBN)
Description
This handy, compact reference guide chronicles the rise and fall of the ancient Greek and Roman empires, accompanied by full-color artwork, maps, artefacts and more.
From palace-based societies in Minoan Crete to the Germanic invasion of Rome, this comprehensive guide tells the story of these classical civilisations, covering their political development, the rise of the city state and the growth of their empires. Also included are insights into the architectural, artistic and cultural impact of early Greece and Rome and vignettes of key political and cultural figures.
Accompanied by feature boxes, maps and superb photographs this is a fascinating introduction to the two great empires that shaped the modern world.
From palace-based societies in Minoan Crete to the Germanic invasion of Rome, this comprehensive guide tells the story of these classical civilisations, covering their political development, the rise of the city state and the growth of their empires. Also included are insights into the architectural, artistic and cultural impact of early Greece and Rome and vignettes of key political and cultural figures.
Accompanied by feature boxes, maps and superb photographs this is a fascinating introduction to the two great empires that shaped the modern world.
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Series
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3988-6933-2 (9781398869332)
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Person
Elizabeth Wyse is an author and editor with a special interest in early history including archaeology as well as historical thematic atlases. She has edited amongst many other titles: Past Worlds: The Times Atlas of Archaeology, The London History Atlas and the DK Children'd Atlas. She is currently Editorial Director of the online historical map site, The Map Archive. She has a BA (Hons) in English from Cambridge University.