The Greeks and Greek Civilization. This item is unavailable.The Greeks and Greek Civilization

The landmark study of ancient Greek civilization by a renowned nineteenth-century scholar and historian sheds new light on Greek culture and its influence that rejects the long-held myth of the Greek democratic state. 25,000 first printing.

"Not only a rich overview of Burckhardt's learning but a precious glimpse into the intellectual world of the late nineteenth century." --"The New Yorker"
"A corrective to the rather gaga idealism of 'the Greek spirit'...lively." --George Wills," The New York Times Book Review"
"This book will become a necessary tool in courses not only on nineteenth-century historiography, but on the ancient world as well." --"Publishers Weekly"

Not only a rich overview of Burckhardt's learning but a precious glimpse into the intellectual world of the late nineteenth century. "The New Yorker"

A corrective to the rather gaga idealism of 'the Greek spirit'...lively. "George Wills, The New York Times Book Review"

This book will become a necessary tool in courses not only on nineteenth-century historiography, but on the ancient world as well. "Publishers Weekly""

"Not only a rich overview of Burckhardt's learning but a precious glimpse into the intellectual world of the late nineteenth century." --The New Yorker

"A corrective to the rather gaga idealism of 'the Greek spirit'...lively." --George Wills, The New York Times Book Review

"This book will become a necessary tool in courses not only on nineteenth-century historiography, but on the ancient world as well." --Publishers Weekly