Greece in the Ancient World

Name: Greece in the Ancient World
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By Jeremy McInerney

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Greece in the Ancient World by Jeremy McInerney offers an engaging journey through the history of ancient Greece, exploring its rise from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. The book examines the cultural, political, and social developments that shaped Greek civilisation, providing insights into the influential figures, wars, and philosophical ideas of the time. It's richly illustrated and gives readers a vivid view of how ancient Greece has impacted the modern world.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the rich tapestry of civilisation in ancient Greece, offering insight into its culture, politics, and mythology. You might also enjoy it if you appreciate a well-researched narrative that brings the past to life through engaging storytelling, crafted by an expert in the field.

Greece in the Ancient World

Balancing textual and archaeological evidence, this brand-new, single-voiced narrative paints a vivid picture of Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Roman conquest.

Balancing textual and archaeological evidence, this brand-new, single-voiced narrative paints a vivid picture of Ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Roman conquest

Description

Spanning the Minoan and Mycenaean origins of Greece to its eventual conquest by Rome, this new single-author survey combines an authoritative and engaging retelling of the history of ancient Greece with an assessment of the relevance of the Greeks today.

Beautifully illustrated with examples of art, archaeology, and architecture— from the frescoes of Akrotiri to the spectacular discovery of the Tomb of the Griffin Warrior in 2015—this account foregrounds the variety and diversity of what it meant to be Greek.

Dedicated chapters on Athens and Sparta highlight the differences of culture and civic structure within the Greek world, as well as the political tensions that would precipitate the Peloponnesian War and the subsequent Macedonian Hellenistic Age. Numerous maps and timelines support the clear chronological narrative, while 'Spotlight' features at the end of each chapter offer a visual commentary on specific concepts, places, and institutions, such as the oracle of Delphi and the image of Alexander the Great.

Greece in the Ancient World is the story of a culture that transformed the Western world. The Greeks' achievements and failures, their ideals, and their faults established a legacy that remains at the heart of our modern life.

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Greece in the Ancient World by Jeremy McInerney is praised for its engaging writing style that is accessible for readers at various levels. The book is noted for its clear balance between narrative history and critical analysis, enriched with numerous illustrations. Reviewers commend it for providing a fascinating and thought-provoking perspective on ancient Greece, making it relevant to contemporary audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500252260

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 14 Illustrations, black and white; 258 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1410g

Pages: 368

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Ancient & Classical History History & Military Jeremy McInerney Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jeremy McInerney is Davidson Kennedy Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, and chair of the Graduate Group in Ancient History. He also serves on the Managing Committee of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, where he was Whitehead Professor. At the University of Pennsylvania he has won the Ira Abrams Teaching Award and the Lindback Award.