- Over 1,100 signed A-to-Z entries written by the foremost classical scholars, archaeologists, and historians and are included in this must-have resource for library collections
- Maps, genealogical tables, chronologies, topical outlines, indexes, and a wealth of illustrations
- Extensive cross-references, indexes connect related entries
- Bibliographies accompanying each article guide further research
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome is an accessible guide and a comprehensive overview of the major cultures of the classical Mediterranean world--Greek,or Hellenistic, and Roman--from the Bronze Age to the fifth century CE. It also covers the legacy of the classical world and its interpretation and influence in subsequentical world centuries.
Each article, written by leading scholars in the field, seeks to convey the significance of the people, places, and historical events of classical antiquity, together with its intellectual and material culture.
Content includes:
- Greek and Latin Literature
- Authors and Their Works
- Historical Figures and Events
- Religion and Mythology
- Art, Artists, Artistic Themes, and Materials
- Archaeology, Philosophers, and Philosophical Schools
- Science and Technology
- Politics, Economics, and Society
- Material Culture and Everyday Life
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