The Greeks Overseas: Their Early Colonies and Trade - Softcover

Boardman, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500272336 ISBN 13: 9780500272336

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1981

Synopsis

The spread of Greek civilization through Europe, into Africa and the Near East began long before the Classical period, long after Troy, Mycenae and Knossos had fallen. This classic study gives the archaeologist's view of one of the most important periods of European history, describing how, out of the Dark Ages of reduced population and comparative penury, the Greeks set their sails north, south, east and west to plant trading posts and colonies, to reap whatever harvest of materials and expertise the barbarian could offer, and to disseminate the benefits of their own rapidly developing and brilliant civilization. The canvas is broad - Greek mercenaries leaving graffiti on the statues of Abu Simbel in southern Egypt; Greek traders braving the Atlantic breakers or introducing wine to Burgundy. The Greeks Overseas vividly demonstrates the value of archaeology to the historical record, and indicates how much the arts and culture of Classical Greece already owed to foreign influences.

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A delight.

A delight. "

About the Author:

John Boardman is Lincoln Professor Emeritus of Classical Archaeology and Art at Oxford University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0500272336
• ISBN 13: 9780500272336
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288