{"product_id":"classical-world-in-bite-sized-chunks-mark-daniels-9781789298741","title":"Classical World in Bite-sized Chunks","description":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;shaped the Western world\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; as we know it today. From the pioneering schools of \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Greek philosophy\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; to the far-reaching influence of the \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Roman Empire\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, so much of what we consider \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;fundamental to our contemporary civilization\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; can trace its roots back to Mediterranean Europe during this time.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Whether you're interested in \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;myths and legends\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;ancient civilization\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; or \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;classical history\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, this compact book covers all bases. Divided into \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;eight chapters\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;, each covering an aspect of the classical world – gods, heroes and monsters, rulers and government, war, art, philosophy, literature and science – this is the\u0026lt;b\u0026gt; perfect primer\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; for any reader looking for an introduction to one of the \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;most captivating periods in history\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;With dozens of \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;easy-to-digest entries\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt; on the most important people, events, art and mythology of the era, accompanied by maps and illustrations, \u0026lt;i\u0026gt;The Classical World in Bite-Sized Chunks\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; gives you everything you need to know about Roman and Greek history in \u0026lt;b\u0026gt;one compelling and compact package\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt;Also available: \u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;i\u0026gt;The History of the World in Bite-sized Chunks\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; (9781782437079) \u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;i\u0026gt;World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; (9781782435754) \u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;i\u0026gt;The History of Europe in Bite-sized Chunks\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; (9781789294163) \u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;i\u0026gt;The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; (9781789295023) \u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;i\u0026gt;The History of Science in Bite-sized Chunks\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; (9781789290714)\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;","brand":"Michael O'Mara Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51889468735776,"sku":"9781789298741","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9781789298741_2772628.jpg?v=1785199405","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/classical-world-in-bite-sized-chunks-mark-daniels-9781789298741","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}