World's Story Volume IV: Greece and Rome by Eva March Tappan is a comprehensive and engaging overview of two of the most influential civilizations in history. Tappan expertly weaves together primary sources, anecdotes, and historical narratives to paint a vivid picture of life in ancient Greece and Rome.

One of the standout features of this book is Tappan's ability to bring historical figures to life. Through her meticulous research and storytelling skills, she introduces readers to legendary figures like Plato, Julius Caesar, and Cleopatra in a way that is both informative and entertaining.

The book also provides a detailed examination of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped ancient Greece and Rome. Tappan delves into topics such as the origins of democracy, the expansion of the Roman Empire, and the artistic achievements of both civilizations, giving readers a well-rounded understanding of their legacies.

Overall, World's Story Volume IV: Greece and Rome is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history. Tappan's accessible writing style, thorough research, and engaging storytelling make this book a valuable resource for students, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to learn more about the civilizations that laid the foundation for Western culture.

Book Description:
This is the fourth volume of the 15-volume series of The World’s Story: a history of the World in story, song and art, edited by Eva March Tappan. Each book is a compilation of selections from prose literature, poetry and pictures and offers a comprehensive presentation of the world's history, art and culture, from the early times till the beginning of the 20th century. Topics in Part IV include Greek mythology, the classical Greek period and the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire. - Summary by Sonia Cast list for The sacrifice of Iphigenia: Iphigenia: Devorah Allen / Chorus: alanmapstone / Messenger: Foon / Clytemnestra: Monika M.C. / Agamemnon: Tomas Peter / Narrator: Sonia Cast list for The bout between the poets: Dionysus: alanmapstone / Aeschylus: TJ Burns / Chorus: Monika M.C. / Euripides: Tomas Peter / Voice: Foon / Pluto: Nemo / Narrator: Sonia Cast list for The sale of the philosophers: Jupiter: alanmapstone / Mercury: Tomas Peter / First Customer: TJ Burns / Pythagoras: Foon / Second Customer: Sandra Schmit / Diogenes: Son of the Exiles / Third Customer: Angelique G. Campbell / Fourth Customer: Monika M.C. / Democritus: Jim Locke / Heraclitus: Devorah Allen / Socrates: Roger Melin / Fifth Customer: April6090 / Sixth Customer: Craig Franklin / Seventh Customer: ToddHW / Chrysippus: Larry Wilson / Eighth Customer: SaraHale / Ninth Customer: Eva Davis / Pyrrho: Nemo/ Narrator: Sonia Cast list for At the funeral of Caesar: First Citizen: alanmapstone / Second Citizen: Monika M.C. / Third Citizen: Foon / Fourth Citizen: TJ Burns / Brutus: Nemo / Antony: Tomas Peter / Narrator: Sonia