Ancient Greece

The civilization of the Ancient Greeks is one of the most fertile the world has ever known, and the influence of their flourishing arts, philosophy and political ideas can still be seen today. This collection of stunning photographs brings that magnificent past vividly to life.Starting with Minoan and Mycenaean cultures, the book goes on to look at the siege of Troy, the Golden Age of Athens, the warlike Spartans, and the campaigns of Alexander the Great. It features a Greek family in everyday costume, a hoplite armed for battle, a cutaway model of a Greek farmhouse, exquisite jewellery, and painted vases depicting musicians, dancers, athletes, and the gods that dominated Greek life.Produced in association with the British Museum, London, Ancient Greece is a unique and absorbing introduction to a glorious civilization.