In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, his fourth volume to explore “the hinges of history,” Thomas Cahill escorts the reader on another entertaining—and historically unassailable—journey through the landmarks of art and bloodshed that defined Greek culture nearly three millennia ago.
In the city-states of Athens and Sparta and throughout the Greek islands, honors could be won in making love and war, and lives were rife...

Presents general facts about the culture of ancient Greece, and a list of ten of the most unpleasant parts of living there.

Presents an introduction to ancient Greece, discussing its history, wars, system of government, everyday life, religion, and architecture.

Describes horrible jobs that were performed during the Middle Ages, including baths slave, ship builder, and gladiator.

Contains an overview of ancient Greece, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the first people of the region, its history, geography, art, architecture, trade, and beliefs.