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The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories
Philip Matyszak
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Description for The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories
Hardcover. A guide to the Greek and Roman Myths. It features a blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the afterlives of the myths and the relevance of their messages. It includes factfiles on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods. Num Pages: 224 pages, 80 illustrations, 8 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; HBLA1; HRKP3; HRKP4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 204 x 30. Weight in Grams: 526.
This handy guide to the Greek and Roman Myths brings classical mythology to life. Written by a bestselling author on Ancient Greece and Rome, the book features an engaging blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the ‘afterlives’ of the myths and the relevance of their messages today. Factfiles on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods also make this a useful reference book for students.
This handy guide to the Greek and Roman Myths brings classical mythology to life. Written by a bestselling author on Ancient Greece and Rome, the book features an engaging blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the ‘afterlives’ of the myths and the relevance of their messages today. Factfiles on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods also make this a useful reference book for students.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500251737
SKU
V9780500251737
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-50
About Philip Matyszak
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary. ... Read more
Reviews for The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories
'This new companion is at once a handy work of reference, an entertaining read and an attractive artefact, discreetly illustrated and tastefully laid out. A pleasure to consult' - Scotsman 'For a perfect introduction to the stories of the Classical world, look no further. … Affordable, portable and accessible … thoroughly modern and approachable … Carefully researched, enjoyable, diverting and ... Read more