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Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"An authoritative and accessible study of the foundations, development and enduring legacy of the cultures of Greece and Rome centers on 10 locations of seminal importance to the development of Classical civilization, including Troy, Athens and Sparta. By the author of The Ancient Olympics."--NoveList.
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the history and development of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, exploring each group's art, architecture, literature, philosophy, and politics and explaining the role they played in the creating the foundations of Western civilization.
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
"The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for some 40 lifetimes before our own, and they continue to intrigue, inspire and enlighten. This book is a tour through two of the greatest empires the world has ever seen."--
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
1947.
Language
English
Description
Parallels comparative religious, social, and political forces which characterized and influenced the Roman Empire during the period just preceding and just following the birth of Christ. Examines contemporary events in Greece, Israel, Egypt, China, India,and Persia as well as Rome.
