Die 101 wichtigsten Fragen - Antike

What is antiquity? How did Athenian democracy work? What is a myth? What medical knowledge did the Romans possess? What is the Limes? Why did the Roman Empire fall? What is the Oracle of Delphi? Did Greek tragedies and comedies have a political function? What factors contributed to the rise of Christianity?

Stefan Rebenich explores the world of the Greeks and Romans with the 101 most important questions and his – in some cases surprising – answers in an equally informative and stimulating way. Thanks to the author's narrative skill, each of his answers sparks curiosity for the next question. The successful introduction has been revised and updated for the third edition. Everything you ever wanted to know about antiquity – you will find it here.