Antiquity
Subtitle: Greeks and Romans in context
By: Frederick G. Naerebout and Henk W. Singor
Contributors: Singor, H. W., author
Edition: English Edition.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; Wiley-Interscience
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Chichester, West Sussex, UK; Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9781444351385; 9781444351392
Subjects: Classical Civilization; HISTORY / Ancient / General
Work titles: Oudheid
Description: "Antiquity: Greeks and Romans in Context provides a chronological introduction to the history of ancient Mediterranean civilizations within the larger context of its contemporary Eurasian world.  Innovative approach organizes Greek and Roman history into a single chronology  Combines the traditional historical story with subjects that are central to modern research into the ancient world including a range of social, cultural, and political topics  Facilitates an understanding of the ancient Mediterranean world as a unity, just as the Mediterranean world is in its turn presented as part of a larger whole  Covers the entire ancient Mediterranean world from pre-history through to the rise of Islam in the seventh century A.D.  Features a diverse collection of images, maps, diagrams, tables, and a chronological chart to aid comprehension  English translation of a well-known Dutch book, De oudheid, now in its third edition  "--
Notes: Translation of: De oudheid.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-432) and index.