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Mark Daniels

The Classical World in Bite-sized Chunks

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 12/09/2024

ISBN: 9781789296556

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Hardback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 224 pages

Illustration: B/w line drawings throughout

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

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


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.


Divided into eight chapters, each covering an aspect of the classical world – the 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 Greek and Roman history in one compelling and compact package.

Sales points:

  • A fascinating and accessible introduction to the ever-popular topics of Greek and Roman history in short, easy-to-digest chapters.

  • A new entry in our bestselling Bite-Sized Chunks series, which includes The History of the World in Bite-sized Chunks (over 300,000 copies sold worldwide), World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks (over 160,000 copies sold worldwide) and The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks (over 35,000 copies sold worldwide).

  • Featuring chapters on heroes and rulers, gods and mythology, war, philosophy, art and science.

About the Author:

Mark Daniels

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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