A Classical Primer

Summary:

The essential introduction to the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Didn't take Classics at school? Or maybe you've forgotten most of what you once knew? This handy, informative and enjoyable book is the perfect primer for people of all ages on this fascinating subject.

The study of the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, Classics takes in all aspects of their life and learning, from the languages and literature, philosophy, art and much more besides.

A Classical Primer is an accessible and enjoyable look back at Classical civilization, how they lived, and how many aspects of our own daily lives have been directly influenced by theirs, from roads and concrete, to central heating, the twelve-month calendar, cranes and even the modern-day favourite, pizza!

This small but authoritative book will take you on a journey through this lost world, showing you that even a basic knowledge of Classics is not only essential, but also incredibly fascinating.

Didn't take Classics at school? Or maybe you've forgotten most of what you once knew? To save you looking it up, Classics is the study of the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and takes in all aspects of their life and learning - from the languages to literature, philosophy, art, and much more besides. A Classical Primer is an accessible and enjoyable look back at classical civilization; how they lived, and how many aspects of our own daily lives have been directly influenced by theirs, from roads and concrete, to central heating, the twelve-month calendar, cranes and even the modern-day favourite, pizza! This handy, informative and enjoyable book is the perfect primer for people of all ages, and shows that even a basic knowledge of Classics is not only essential, bus also incredibly fascinating.

Sales points:

A new-look paperback edition of the hardback, which has sold over 55,000 copies to date.
A comprehensive introduction to this fascinating subject
Covers the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature, history, philosophy, science, maths, art and architecture - and their influences on our heritage and culture
This small but authoritative book is the perfect gift for any history buff

About the Author:

Dan Crompton

Dan Crompton studied Classics and Linguistics at Cambridge University. He is the author of Caught Short (2013) and A Classical Primer (2012) and the translator (from the original Ancient Greek) of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: The World's Oldest Joke Book (2010).