ANCIENT GREECE (Hb) - Hardcover

The civilization of the Ancient Greeks is one of the most fertile the world has ever known and the influence of their flourishing arts philosophy and political ideas can still be seen today. This collection of stunning photographs brings that magnificent past vividly to life.Starting with Minoan and Mycenaean cultures the book goes on to look at the siege of Troy the Golden Age of Athens the warlike Spartans and the campaigns of Alexander the Great. It features a Greek family in everyday costume a hoplite armed for battle a cutaway model of a Greek farmhouse exquisite jewellery and painted vases depicting musicians dancers athletes and the gods that dominated Greek life.Produced in association with the British Museum London Ancient Greece is a unique and absorbing introduction to a glorious civilization.

This book tells the story of ancient Greece - its history, culture, architecture, politics, wars, the myths and legends, the people and the details of their daily lives. Part of the "Eyewitness Guides" series, this book contains specially commissioned photo-collections assembled from many sources including specialist and private collections, museums and the natural world - compiled in association with The British Museum. The photographs feature armour, jewellery, buildings, marble statues, farm implements, clay tablets, children's toys, plus full-colour maps, models and reconstructions. Other published titles in the series include "Bird", "Rock & Mineral", "Skeleton", "Arms & Armour", "Tree", "Pond & River", "Butterfly & Moth", "Sport", "Shell", "Early People", "Mammal", "Music", "Dinosaur", "Plant", "Seashore", "Flag", "Insect", "Money", "Fossil", "Fish", "Car", "Flying Machine", "Ancient Egypt", "Ancient Rome", "Gem & Crystal", "Reptile", "Invention", "Weather", "Cat", "Bible Lands", "Explorer", "Dog", "Horse", "Cinema", "Costume", "Train" and "Boat".