Discusses the people, places and events found in over 2,000 years of Greek civilization.

This book opens the world of the ancient Greeks to all readers through easily accessible entries on topics essential to understanding Greek high culture and dai

Explores the history of the early civilizations of Greece, as well as their architecture, art, poetry, drama, and music.

Examining every aspect of the culture from antiquity to the founding of Constantinople in the early Byzantine era, this thoroughly cross-referenced and fully in

The legacy of the ancient Greeks has shaped our world. Their military prowess, political sophistication, and cultural innovations continue to influence modern s