The Greek and Roman Myths by the best-selling author on Ancient Greece,Philip Matyszak. For a perfect introduction to the stories of the Classical World, look no further.

This handy guide to the Greek and Roman Myths brings classical mythology to life. Written by a bestselling author on Ancient Greece and Rome, the book features an engaging blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the `afterlives' of the myths and the relevance of their messages today. Fact-files on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods also make this a useful reference book for students.