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:BL Greek and Latin LiteratureBL Authors and Their WorksBL Historical Figures and EventsBL Religion and MythologyBL Art, Artists, Artistic Themes, and MaterialsBL Archaeology, Philosophers, and Philosophical SchoolsBL Science and TechnologyBL Politics, Economics, and SocietyBL Material Culture and Everyday Life

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:BL Greek and Latin LiteratureBL Authors and Their WorksBL Historical Figures and EventsBL Religion and MythologyBL Art, Artists, Artistic Themes, and MaterialsBL Archaeology, Philosophers, and Philosophical SchoolsBL Science and TechnologyBL Politics, Economics, and SocietyBL Material Culture and Everyday Life