Description of the Product This book is about ancient Greek and Rome. Please note this book is only available in Finnish! What really happened in the Trojan War? What was life like for women in ancient Greece? How did mythology take root in Italy? And what did Late Antiquity mean for the future of European culture? Covering the long arc of both Greek and Roman civilizations up to around 600 CE, this book offers a fresh, chronological overview of the ancient world — treating Greece and Rome not as separate stories, but as deeply interconnected chapters in Europe’s early history. The journey begins in the Greek Bronze Age and follows the development of classical Greece, exploring its politics, economy, sciences, literature, and arts. In parallel, the book traces the evolution of Italy and Rome, from humble beginnings as a land of herders to the height of imperial power — and eventually, decline. Along the way, the book challenges many persistent myths and misunderstandings about antiquity, offering a clearer and more nuanced picture of the ancient world and its enduring legacy. Author: Paavo Castrén Publisher: Otava Hardback, 639 pages
