The Introduction to Greek and Roman History Series: Golden Laurels, Silver Seas + The Wolves of Mars - Greek and Roman History from the Bronze Age to (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781965913109)

For those who seek inspiration from the great civilizations of the past, The Wolves of Mars and Golden Laurels, Silver Seas present an accessible, comprehensive, and engaging history of Greece and Rome.

The Classical World was the heartbeat of an ancient culture and society whose reverberations we can still feel today. Yet, how much of its story remains shrouded in the mists of time or buried in dusty, boring academic tomes?

From the earliest Bronze Age cultures of the Aegean to the foundation of the Roman Monarchy - from the wars of the Hellenistic Successor States to the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, here's your chance to learn all the key events of the intricate dance of power, passion, and prophecy that shaped the rise and fall of Classical Civilization.

This isn't just another Roman and Greek history series-it's a lively and concise collection that only Aeon History could deliver.

To understand today, one must understand the past. The Introduction to Greek and Roman History Series is your key to 4,500 years of Western social, political, economic, military, and intellectual history.

Within this detailed and engaging account, every word, every tale, is a step closer to comprehending the majesty of the two main cultures that shaped us.

Here, history isn't merely narrated; it's relived. Embrace the odyssey; let the magnificent history of Greece and Rome unfold before you.

In this comprehensive volume, you'll discover:

• The mythological heroes of the Trojan War... and the surprises that archaeologists have unearthed
• The rise of the Greek city-states and their mighty battles in the Persian Wars
• Classical Greece and the devastation wrought by Greek on Greek during the Peloponnesian Wars
• Alexander the Great as he seeks bloody revenge on the Persian Empire - and becomes the greatest conqueror of the ancient world
• How the interplay of Roman mythology, archeology, and history shaped the institution and identity of the Roman Monarchy
• How figures like Caesar, Pompey, Augustus, Antony, and Cleopatra influenced the bloody transition from Roman Republic to Roman Empire
• The undeniable influence of the Pax Romana and why it's still relevant in today's geopolitical climate
• A journey through the final days of the Western Roman Empire and the factors that led to its dramatic fall

And much more...

If you love history but hate bloated and confusing academic tomes, The Introduction to Greek and Roman History Series is the perfect collection of facts, figures, and fascinating insights. It offers fresh perspectives on the dramatic history of Rome and Greece that will reignite the flame of curiosity.

Transport yourself back in time and immerse yourself in the triumphs, intrigues, and catastrophes of the most significant civilizations in Western history.