
Greek Civilization
John Purkis(Author)
TEACH YOURSELF (Publisher)
Published on 19. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-340-71142-2 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to the lives of the Ancient Greeks. It looks at all areas of Ancient Greek culture, from art and architecture to literature and mythology, and the legacy of Greek civilization in the modern world is also explored.
Reviews / Votes
The wide range of subject matter is evident from the very first chapter entitled 'Orientation: Location of the Greeks in Space and Time'. - Scholia ReviewsThis personable 'Teach Yourself' booklet introduces the prospective tourist to history from the Mycenaens to the Byzantines with lay-overs for the main points on religion, drama and philosophy replete with passages from Aeschylus, Plato and others. - Antiquity 73
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
20 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 129 mm
Width: 198 mm
Weight
177 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-71142-2 (9780340711422)
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