An authoritative and readable account of Greek military and political power, architecture, sculpture and art, drama and philosophy, and their enduring influence

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

Describes the rise to power of Ancient Greece, its glorious empire, its civilization, and its eventual decline.

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