Who's Who in the Greek World Contributor(s): Hazel, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415124972 ISBN-13: 9780415124973 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $118.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1999 Annotation: From monarchs and poets to corrupt officials and traitors, this A-Z guide takes readers on a fascinating biographical tour of ancient Greece. Entries offer vivid portraits based on the latest research in the field and cover the entire spectrum of ancient Greece: Philosophers like Socrates and Plato Poets, including Sappho and Sophocles Monarchs and warriors from Alexander the Great to the brilliant Theban general Epaminondas Memorably infamous figures such as the traitor Ephalites and Alexander's corrupt treasurer Harpalus And many more. This accessible and enjoyable reference is an invaluable resource for students of literature and history, travelers, and anyone interested in Western classical culture and heritage. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 99046943 |
Series: Who's Who (Routledge) |
Physical Information: 1.03" H x 6.36" W x 9.6" (1.58 lbs) 302 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
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