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The Classical World in Bite-sized Chunks

By Mark Daniels
Series: Bite-Sized Chunks
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An entertaining and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history, covering the people, events, art and mythology that have shaped the Western world.Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity shaped the Western world as we know... Read More
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An entertaining and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history, covering the people, events, art and mythology that have shaped the Western world.

Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history in this entry from the bestselling Bite-Sized Chunks series.

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An entertaining and accessible introduction to the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history, covering the people, events, art and mythology that have shaped the Western world.

Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity shaped the Western world as we know it today. From the pioneering schools of Greek philosophy to the far-reaching influence of the Roman Empire, so much of what we consider fundamental to our contemporary civilization can trace its roots back to Mediterranean Europe during this time.

Whether you're interested in myths and legends, ancient civilization or classical history, this compact book covers all bases. Divided into eight chapters, each covering an aspect of the classical world – gods, heroes and monsters, rulers and government, war, art, philosophy, literature and science – this is the perfect primer for any reader looking for an introduction to one of the most captivating periods in history.

With dozens of easy-to-digest entries on the most important people, events, art and mythology of the era, accompanied by maps and illustrations, The Classical World in Bite-Sized Chunks gives you everything you need to know about Roman and Greek history in one compelling and compact package.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789298741

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Illustration: B/w line drawings throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 224

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Ancient & Classical History History & Archaeology History & Military Mark Daniels Non-Fiction Series: Bite-Sized Chunks

About the Author

Mark Daniels is a writer who studied Classics and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, where he focused on the myths of Greek, Roman and Sanskrit poetry. He is the author of The Midas Touch: World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks, which has been translated into seven languages worldwide, and Gods, Heroes and Monsters.

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