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A comprehensive and enthralling introduction to the Classical World, ideal for those whose interest in the subject has been speaked by the recent BBC series, Rome, or who enjoyed Gladiator The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome dominated the world for centuries and continue to intrigue and enlighten us with their inventions, whether philosophy, politics, theatre, athletics, celebrity, science or the pleasures of horse racing. Robin Lane Fox's spellbinding history spans almost a thousand years of change, from the foundation of the world's first democracy in Athens to the Roman Republic and the Empire under Hadrian. Bringing great figures such as Homer, Socrates, Alexander, Julius Caesar, Augustus and the first Christian martyrs to life, exploring freedom, justice and luxury, this wonderfully exciting tour brings the turbulent histories of Greece and Rome together in a masterly study.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780141021416
eBay Product ID (ePID)88544913
Product Key Features
Number of Pages720 Pages
Publication NameThe Classical World: an Epic History of Greece and Rome
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
AuthorRobin Lane Fox
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight537 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRobin Lane Fox