Classical World: An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian

The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics -- these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Augustus. From the Peloponnesian War through the creation of Athenian democracy, from the turbulent empire of Alexander the Great to the creation of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Robin Lane Fox serves as our witty and trenchant guide. He introduces us to extraordinary heroes and horrific villains, great thinkers and blood-thirsty tyrants. Throughout this vivid tour of two of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known, we remain in the hands of a great master.

Author: Robin Lane Fox
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 04/08/2008
Pages: 672
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.90d
ISBN13: 9780465024971
ISBN10: 0465024971
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient | Greece
- History | Civilization
- History | Ancient | Rome

About the Author
Robin Lane Fox is an emeritus fellow at New College, Oxford. He's the author of many books on ancient and classical history, including Augustine, Alexander the Great, and The Classical World, which was named one of the Top Ten Nonfiction Books of 2006 by the Washington Post Book World. He lives in Oxford, England.