| Greek History Contributor(s): Osborne, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415644658 ISBN-13: 9780415644655 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $118.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece |
| Dewey: 938 |
| LCCN: 2013043973 |
| Series: Basics (Routledge) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (0.66 lbs) 198 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Greek History: The Basics is a concise and compelling introduction to the study of Ancient Greece from the end of the Bronze Age to rule by Rome. With a chapter on each crucial period of Greece's ancient history, the book covers the key topics, approaches and issues at the heart of Greek History, including: - The invention of politics and the rise of democracy - The central role played by the Greek city - The insights from cultural, political, demographic and economic history - The benefits and pitfalls of working with different types of sources. Featuring maps, illustrations, a timeline and annotated guides to further reading, this book is an engaging and authoritative introduction for students of Ancient Greek History. |