The Greek World: Ancient People & Places

Name: The Greek World: Ancient People & Places
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Nigel-Rodgers/242746744
ISBN: 9780754817741

Everyday life in the ancient world - a fascinating study of fashion, buildings, food, sport, social routines, drama and poetry with 500 paintings, sculptures and maps

By Nigel Rodgers

LIST PRICE $35.00

About The Book

All the styles of Greek architecture clearly explained, with a wealth of information on sculpture, vase painting, frescoes and mosaics. Over 500 fine-art illustrations and photographs of temples, archaeological sites, sculptures, paintings and vases make this an indispensable source for anyone wanting to discover the rise and fall of ancient Greece for themselves.

About The Author

Nigel Rodgers

Nigel Rodgers, who has a degree in history and history of art from Cambridge University, has written widely on history, philosophy and art. Among his published works are The History of Ancient Rome and The Bruegels (all published by Lorenz Books). He has also written Incredible Optical Illusions (Simon and Schuster); The Traveller's Atlas - A Global Guide to Places You Must See in Your Lifetime (Apple Press); Churchill (Hodder); Hitler (Hodder); and, with Mel Thompson, Philosophers Behaving Badly (Peter Owen)

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