Antiquity: Greeks and Romans in Context

By Henk Singor, Frederick G. Naerebout, Henk W. Singor

Book Overview

Antiquity: Greeks and Romans in Context provides a chronological introduction to the history of ancient Mediterranean civilizations within the larger context of its contemporary Eurasian world. Innovative approach organizes Greek and Roman history into a single chronology Combines the traditional historical story with subjects that are central to modern research into the ancient world including a range of social, cultural, and political topics Facilitates an understanding of the ancient Mediterranean world as a unity, just as the Mediterranean world is in its turn presented as part of a larger whole Covers the entire ancient Mediterranean world from pre-history through to the rise of Islam in the seventh century A.D. Features a diverse collection of images, maps, diagrams, tables, and a chronological chart to aid comprehension English translation of a well-known Dutch book, De oudheid , now in its third edition

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1444351389
• ISBN13: 9781444351385
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.8"