Greek and Roman Mythology (Mythology Series) [Hardcover]

Malcolm Couch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1577170644 | ISBN-13: 978-1577170648 | Publication Date: January 1, 2005

From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them.

Though much is known of the history of ancient Greece and Rome, the related mythologies of these two highly advanced societies tell us much about the beliefs and illusions that informed the thoughts and actions of their people.

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Book Description

From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them.

Though much is known of the history of ancient Greece and Rome, the related mythologies of these two highly advanced societies tell us much about the beliefs and illusions that informed the thoughts and actions of their people.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: New Line Books (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577170644
• ISBN-13: 978-1577170648
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,721,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Present!, November 27, 2004

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Dublin Reader - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greek and Roman Mythology (Mythology Series) (Hardcover)

I bought this book as a present for my boyfriend. I had checked on Amazon for a book on Roman/Greek mythology and for some reason this book didn't stand out to me, which is why I have decided to write a review. I saw it in a local bookshop and wanted to say to anyone else looking for a present on such a book that it is a recommended buy. There is five chapters to it - Early Greek Gods, The Olympians, Attendant Gods, The Heroes and Roman Mythology.

This hardback book is not too daunting a size with about 123 pages to it's name but it has over 100 images which really adds to it. There's still plenty of room for text as the book is 12" long. Bear in mind though that this book would act better as an introduction to the area rather than an addition to the library of someone who already has passed that introductory stage.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Greek and Roman Mythology, March 29, 2000

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Elizabeth Gray (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greek & Roman Mythology (Hardcover)

This was not at all what I was expecting... I thought that I would be getting a book with just text about Greek and Roman mythology. What I found instead was a picture/coffee table book. It was a pleasant surprise made even more pleasant by the fact that the text was not disappointing. Since I do not know much about mythology, this book is a great start for me and perhaps others wanting to more about the mythology that permeates literature and art. The pictures, art and drawings within are fun to look at, if not sometimes misplaced, like instead of Artemis near the text that speaks of her, there is another drawing of a young male god.