Few historic civilizations have captured our imaginations more than those of ancient Greece. From the Minoan Age to Hellenistic Greece and beyond, this title explores the key events of Greece's history, compares the governments of Athens and Sparta, and discusses the role of geography in Greece's development. It also examines ancient Greek religious beliefs, festivals, and daily life, as well as how the discoveries and writings of the ancient Greeks helped shape the world we live in today.