Perspective

"The Ancient City, Life in Classical Athens & Rome" is told in the third person narrative. The book is written by Peter Connolly who is not only the author but also an artist who contributes some of the illustrations to the book. There are hundreds of beautiful and intricate drawings that accompany the descriptions of the ancient cultures. Mr. Connolly is a well-known authority on the ancient civilizations of classic Athens and Rome and other cultures of antiquity.

Connolly is well-known as an expert and scholar in ancient cultures and his best-selling books are popular throughout the world. His credentials to write a book about these ancient cities are beyond reproach. Among other books written by Connolly are "The Roman Fort," "The Legend of Odysseus," and "The Jews in the Time of Jesus." Connolly is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Archeology in London and has studied...