The Story Of Ancient Greece
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Early Times
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Author : Suzanne Art
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-04-01
Early Times written by Suzanne Art and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-01 with History categories.
Ancient Greece is the source of so many features of western society -- democracy, trial by jury, the alphabet, philosophy, scientific and mathematical theories, the Olympic Games, classical art and architecture, and the theater. And just think of the colorful characters of Greek myth and legend--satyrs, sirens, many-headed monsters, one-eyed giants, winged horses, and the powerful but flawed Olympian gods and goddesses. The legacy of the ancient Greeks is immeasurable - so plunge into their rich history and embark on a remarkable odyssey.
The Story Of The Greeks
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Author : H. A. Guerber
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-30
The Story Of The Greeks written by H. A. Guerber and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-30 with History categories.
Ancient Greek history is full of fascinating events and adventures, with the refined culture and many Gods of olden Greece a highlight - this history, aimed at younger readers, summarizes the great civilization. Experienced historian and author Helene Guerber tells her history as a series of short and poignant stories. We hear of the founding of early cities such as Athens and Thebes, and the famous myths that would gradually grow to form the pantheon of Greek Gods and legends. The artistic and cultural styles introduced by ancient Greek artisans and craftsmen, the pioneering philosophies of Plato and Socrates, and the settlers who colonized southern Italy are all mentioned. We also hear about the wars and conflicts which were frequent in ancient Greece, becoming part of its literature and mythos. The siege and conquest of Troy, the Peloponnesian War, and the battles between the rival Athenian city states and the Spartans are described. Greece was innovative in war, being among the first civilizations to have organized units such as the hoplites and companion cavalry, and bringing the earliest artillery to the battlefield.
The Story Of The Greeks
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Author : H. A. Guerber
language : en
Publisher: anboco
Release Date : 2016-08-26
The Story Of The Greeks written by H. A. Guerber and has been published by anboco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-26 with Fiction categories.
This elementary history of Greece is intended for supplementary reading or as a first history text-book for young pupils. It is therefore made up principally of stories about persons; for, while history proper is largely beyond the comprehension of children, they are able at an early age to understand and enjoy anecdotes of people, especially of those in the childhood of civilization. At the same time, these stories will give a clear idea of the most important events that have taken place in the ancient world, and, it is hoped, will arouse a desire to read further. They also aim to enforce the lessons of perseverance, courage, patriotism, and virtue that are taught by the noble lives described.
The Story Of The Greeks
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Author : Helene Guerber
language : en
Publisher: Perennial Press
Release Date : 2018-03-10
The Story Of The Greeks written by Helene Guerber and has been published by Perennial Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-10 with History categories.
The history of Greece goes back to the time when people did not know how to write, and kept no record of what was happening around them. For a long while the stories told by parents to their children were the only information which could be had about the country and its former inhabitants; and these stories, slightly changed by every new teller, grew more and more extraordinary as time passed. At last they were so changed that no one could tell where the truth ended and fancy began...
History Of Ancient Greece
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Author : Nathaniel Harris
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
History Of Ancient Greece written by Nathaniel Harris and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Art, Greek categories.
Take a step back in time to understand what it was like to muse with the philosophers at the Acropolis, to see Sophocles' plays at the Dionysiac festivals, to adhere to a religion of mischievous gods and heroic legends, or simply to live at the time and place where western civilization was born.
The Book Of The Ancient Greeks
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Author : Dorothy Mills
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2022-08-21
The Book Of The Ancient Greeks written by Dorothy Mills and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-21 with History categories.
"The book of the ancient Greeks" by Dorothy Mills. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
A Brief History Of Ancient Greece
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Author : Sarah B. Pomeroy
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2009
A Brief History Of Ancient Greece written by Sarah B. Pomeroy and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
The story of the ancient Greeks is one of the most improbable success stories in world history. A small group of people inhabiting a country poor in resources and divided into hundreds of quarreling states created one of the most remarkable civilizations ever. Comprehensive and balanced, A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society, and Culture, Second Edition is a shorter version of the authors' highly successful Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History, Second Edition (OUP, 2008). Four leading authorities on the classical world offer a lively and up-to-date account of Greek civilization and history in all its complexity and variety, covering the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era, and integrating the most recent research in archaeology, comparative anthropology, and social history. They show how the early Greeks borrowed from their neighbors but eventually developed a distinctive culture all their own, one that was marked by astonishing creativity, versatility, and resilience. Using physical evidence from archaeology, the written testimony of literary texts and inscriptions, and anthropological models based on comparative studies, this compact volume provides an account of the Greek world that is thoughtful and sophisticated yet accessible to students and general readers with little or no knowledge of Greece.
A History Of The Classical World
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Author : Elizabeth Wyse
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-01
A History Of The Classical World written by Elizabeth Wyse and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-01 with History categories.
From palace-based societies in Minoan Crete to the Germanic invasion of Rome, this book tells the story of these classical civilisations, covering their political development, the rise of the city state and the growth of their empires. Also included are insights into the architectural, artistic and cultural impact of early Greece and Rome and vignettes of key political and cultural figures. This is a fascinating introduction to the two great empires that shaped the modern world.
A History Of Ancient Greece In Fifty Lives
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Author : David Stuttard
language : en
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Release Date : 2014-10-14
A History Of Ancient Greece In Fifty Lives written by David Stuttard and has been published by Thames & Hudson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with History categories.
The first book to tell the Greek story through the interconnecting lives of the men and women who shaped its politics and literature, its science and philosophy, its art and sport The political leaders, writers, artists, and philosophers of ancient Greece turned a small group of city states into a pan-Mediterranean civilization, whose legacy can be found everywhere today. But who were these people, what do we know of their lives, and how did they interact with one another? In this original new approach to telling the Greek story, David Stuttard weaves together the lives of the movers and shakers of the Greek world into a continuous narrative, from the early tyrant rulers Peisistratus and Polycrates, through the stirrings of democracy under Cleisthenes to the rise of Macedon under Philip II and Alexander the Great and the eventual decline of the Greek world as Rome rose. Moving from Sicily to Afghanistan, and from Macedonia to Alexandria; delving into the worlds of mathematics and geography, rhetoric and historiography, painting and sculpture; exploring the accounts of historians and mystics, poets and dramatists, political commentators and philosophers, this book creates a vivid picture of life in all arenas of the ancient Greek world. As well as the most famous politicians and writers, in these pages the reader will meet less well-known figures such as Milo, the Olympic wrestler who led his home town in a time of crisis; Aspasia, the brilliant female intellectual, who taught rhetoric to Socrates; and Epaminondas, the Theban who taught tactics to Philip of Macedon and so destroyed his own city.
The Story Of Greece And Rome
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Author : Tony Spawforth
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2018-11-06
The Story Of Greece And Rome written by Tony Spawforth and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-06 with History categories.
“This excellent survey . . . spans the rise and fall of the Greco-Roman world. This conversational yet erudite history is a treat.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the “civilized” Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and BBC presenter, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story reveals that Greek and Roman civilization, to varying degrees, was surprisingly receptive to external influences, particularly from the East. From the rise of the Mycenaean world of the sixteenth century B.C., Spawforth traces a path through the ancient Aegean to the zenith of the Hellenic state and the rise of the Roman Empire, the coming of Christianity, and the consequences of the first caliphate. Deeply informed, provocative, and entirely fresh, this is the first and only accessible work that tells the extraordinary story of the classical world in its entirety. “A welcome survey of the two greatest powers in the ancient Mediterranean world and their bound destinies.” —Kirkus Reviews “A sweeping, beautifully written story. . . . With Spawforth as our guide, we grasp a world less of myths and superheroes than of people who really lived.” —John Timpane, The Philadelphia Inquirer “With great agility, Spawforth mixes literary, inscriptional, and archaeological material and offers a nuanced understanding of how civilisations evolve.” —Professor Michael Scott, author of Ancient Worlds “Informed, informative and thoroughly enjoyable. . . . A book that brings the past back to life.” —Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads