THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANCIENT

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece offers an authoritative account of Greek military and political power, architecture, sculpture and art, drama and philosophy, and their lasting influence on Western culture. Battle plans and maps help chart the military history of the rise and fall of ancient Greece, including the rivalry between Athens and Sparta, the Persian Wars and the campaigns of Alexander the Great. It tells the myths and legends of the Olympian gods - including Zeus and Athena, Apollo and Aphrodite.

With over 1000 photographs, sculptures, paintings, maps and artworks, this lavishly illustrated reference guide evokes the magnificent heritage of classical Greece. The legacy of the ancient Greeks has shaped our world. Classical Greece's military prowess, political sophistication and cultural innovations continue to influence modern society.

The first half of the book focuses on political and military history, from Mycenae and the Golden Age of Athens to the campaigns of Alexander the Great.

The second half concerns ancient Greece's buildings, sculptures, mythology and dramas, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the works of Aristophanes and Euripides. This is an outstanding exploration of the world of the ancient Greeks and an indispensable resource for both the general and specialist reader.