A Comic History of Europe: The Remarkable Ancient Greeks

From the myths and verses of Homer’s epics to the flourishing culture of the Classical Period; from Athens’s path to democracy and Sparta’s military zenith to the brilliant civilization that endured under Roman rule; from the origins of the Olympic Games to the theater, poetry, and philosophy that profoundly influenced Western civilization; and from famous figures such as Pericles, Socrates, and Plato... All these great achievements belong to remarkable ancient Greece. To learn about ancient Greece is to understand the foundations of European civilization. Only by understanding ancient Greece can we truly grasp the course of Europe’s development.

The Comic History of Europe: Remarkable Ancient Greece simplifies the complex history of ancient Greece, with witty prose and lively, spirited comics. Serious knowledge meets light reading, letting readers learn while laughing out loud.