Civilization of the Ancient Mediterranean: Greece and Rome

A three-volume reference work of 97 original essays on the people, customs, government, religion, and arts of the ancient world, from 2000 B.C. to the fall of Rome in A.D.476. Structured to present a comparative rather than chronological study of Greek and Roman institutions and life. The essays are divided under thirteen general subject headings; the final essay is a discussion of the values derived from the reading of classical texts. Includes a chronology, 175 b&w photographs and line drawings, 11 maps, and a comprehensive subject index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.