Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece

<p>Examining every aspect of the culture from antiquity to the founding of Constantinople in the early Byzantine era, this thoroughly cross-referenced and fully indexed work is written by an international group of scholars.</p><p>This <em>Encyclopedia </em>is derived from the more broadly focused <em>Encyclopedia of Greece and the Hellenic Tradition</em>, the highly praised two-volume work. Newly edited by Nigel Wilson, this single-volume reference provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the political, cultural, and social life of the people and to the places, ideas, periods, and events that defined ancient Greece. </p>