Exploring Ancient Greece

This title charts the rise and fall of Ancient Greece from its beginnings some 4,000 years ago to its conquest by the Romans in 146 BC. With double-page spreads divided into chapters, it combines historical events and figures, with cultural achievement and religious beliefs. Fact Files are used to highlight key topics. While the text is solidly and clearly written the overall treatment is rather predictable with little to capture the imagination either textually or visually. A read of the credits reveals that the book is based on a previous title starring movie character and ace archaeologist, Indiana Jones. It misses his presence to give it a much-needed lift.