The Ancient World
A Beginning
Published on 9. October 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-107-69563-4 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1935, this book presents an introductory guide to the ancient Mediterranean and its history. Glover covers the history of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, as well as the art of both civilizations and a brief view into the everyday life of the people living under the Roman Empire's dominion. Maps, illustrations and photographs of relevant artefacts and locations are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world or the history of classical education.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-69563-4 (9781107695634)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; 1. Geography and history; 2. City and story; 3. The early Greek world; 4. The world eastward; 5. Wars of Greeks and Persians; 6. The Greek city; 7. The divided Greek world; 8. The early Roman world; 9. The Jews; 10. Alexander; 11. The Hellenistic world; 12. Greek, Roman and Carthaginian; 13. A century of change; 14. Caesar and Augustus; 15. The Christian church in the Roman Empire; 16. The Roman Empire; Table of dates; Index.