This collection is filled with stories of people and events, both real and mythical, that form the foundation of western culture. Written to be appreciated by all ages, readers will get to know classic tales such as those of Icarus, Jason, Theseus in the Labyrinth, Hector and Achilles, Athens and Sparta, Troy, Socrates, Damon and Pythias, the sword of Damocles, Alexander the Great, the Colossus of Rhodes, and many more until Greece ends up a Roman province.History and culture will come alive with the help of maps and all the original illustrations in this complete and unabridged edition. Be sure to look for The Story of the Romans, also from Living Book Press.