Antigua Grecia

This fabulous book explores in depth the rise, splendor, and legacy of one of the most influential civilizations of all time. From the Minoan and Mycenaean origins to the power of the city-states of Athens and Sparta, through the conquests of Alexander the Great and the subsequent Roman domination, this work offers a comprehensive and fascinating view of the Greek world. With spectacular photographs, detailed maps, computer-generated reconstructions, and rigorous yet accessible text, the book reveals all aspects of life in Ancient Greece: politics, warfare, philosophy, medicine, art, religion, and the daily lives of its inhabitants. Discover the sites of great battles, explore palaces and temples rescued from the past, and delve into the Athens where Socrates and Plato developed some of the most influential ideas in Western thought. Through archaeological artifacts and high-impact visual recreations, learn the stories of rulers, legislators, philosophers, Olympic athletes, and ordinary citizens.