Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history in this new entry in the bestsellingBite-Sized Chunks series.


Perhap more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquityshaped the Western world as we know it today. From the pioneering schools ofGreek philosophy to the far-reaching influence of theRoman Empire, so much of what we considerfundamental to our contemporary civilization can trace its roots back to Mediterranean Europe during this time.


Divided intoeight chapters, each covering an aspect of the classical world the gods, heroes and monsters, rulers and government, war, art, philosophy, literature and science this isthe perfect primer for any reader looking for an introduction to one of themost captivating periods in history.


With dozens ofeasy-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 Greek and Roman history inone compelling and compact package.