The Oxford History Of Greece & The Hellenistic World - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192801376 ISBN 13: 9780192801371

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2002

Synopsis

From the epic poems of Homer to the glittering art and architecture of Greece's Golden Age, to the influential Roman systems of law and leadership, the classical Greek world established the foundations of our culture as well as many of its most enduring achievements. Now, in this vivid volume, readers can embrace the spirit of the classical world, from the eighth to the first centuries B.C., a period unparalleled in history for its brilliance in literature, philosophy, and the visual arts. This work also treats the Hellenization of the Middle East by the monarchies established in the area conquered by Alexander the Great. The editors, all celebrated classicists, intersperse chapters on political and social history with sections on literature, philosophy, and the arts, and reinforce the historical framework with maps and historical charts. Moreover, the contributors-thirty of the world's leading scholars-present the latest in modern scholarship through masterpieces of wit, brevity, and style. Together with hundreds of excellent illustrations, these entries provide both a provocative and entertaining window into our classical heritage.

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Review:

From reviews of The Oxford History of the Classical World: the book is truly excellent the standard of the contributions is extraordinarily high (Observer)

this book has no equal and would be difficult to better (Books and Bookmen)

Synopsis:

A comprehensive view of the ancient Greek world, its history and its achievements. The legacy of the Hellenistic world is vast-it ranges from architecture to philosophy, literature, and the visual arts to military strategy and science. This authoritative study covers the period from the eighth century BC, which witnessed the emergence of the Greek city-states, to the conquests of Alexander the Great and the establishment of the Greek monarchies some five centuries later. Chapters dealing with political and social history are interspersed with chapters on philosophy and the arts, including Homer, Greek myth, Aristotle, and Plato, Greek dramatists such as Sophocles and Aristophanes, and the flourishing of the visual and plastic arts. This volume, first published as part of The Oxford History of the Classical World, includes illustrations, maps, a Chronology of Events, and suggestions for Further Reading.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0192801376
• ISBN 13: 9780192801371
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 536
• Editor: Boardman John