Athens and Rome are presented in an excellent manner by Peter Connolly. The wonderful detailed representations of the buildings provide the starting point for a vivid exploration of the two great cities and the lives of their inhabitants. Peter Connolly's illustration is unique, as it is a blend of design skill, imagination, and meticulous research. The text is aimed at a wide range of readers, from young people to professional historians. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]