The book by Philip Matiszak, a doctor of Roman history, author of numerous books on the history of Rome, invites the reader to travel to Ancient Athens during the times of Pericles and Phidias. The author, as an experienced guide, will take you through the narrow Thermopylae Passage, which was once the scene of the heroic confrontation between the Spartans and the army of Xerxes, to the sacred temples of Delphi, and then along the sea surface you will reach the majestic sea gate of Athens - the port of Piraeus. You will soon arrive in the beautiful Greek city of Five Hills. The book will not only introduce you to the majestic Acropolis and the bustling Agora, but will also open the doors of numerous shops and private houses. You will attend performances at the Theater of Dionysus, walk through the narrow streets of Athens during the Great Panathenaia, and become a guest at a cheerful Greek wedding