The History Of Ancient Greece

Author : Sarah B. Pomeroy
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132216651

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A Brief History of Ancient Greece by Sarah B. Pomeroy Pdf

The story of the ancient Greeks is one of the most improbable success stories in world history. A small group of people inhabiting a country poor in resources and divided into hundreds of quarreling states created one of the most remarkable civilizations ever. Comprehensive and balanced, A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society, and Culture, Second Edition is a shorter version of the authors' highly successful Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History, Second Edition (OUP, 2008). Four leading authorities on the classical world offer a lively and up-to-date account of Greek civilization and history in all its complexity and variety, covering the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era, and integrating the most recent research in archaeology, comparative anthropology, and social history. They show how the early Greeks borrowed from their neighbors but eventually developed a distinctive culture all their own, one that was marked by astonishing creativity, versatility, and resilience. Using physical evidence from archaeology, the written testimony of literary texts and inscriptions, and anthropological models based on comparative studies, this compact volume provides an account of the Greek world that is thoughtful and sophisticated yet accessible to students and general readers with little or no knowledge of Greece.

Author : Anastasios-Phoivos Christidēs,Maria Arapopoulou,Maria Chritē
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521833073

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A History of Ancient Greek by Anastasios-Phoivos Christidēs,Maria Arapopoulou,Maria Chritē Pdf

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Author : Robin Waterfield
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 9780198727880

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Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens by Robin Waterfield Pdf

A fascinating, accessible, and up-to-date history of the Ancient Greeks. Covering the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods, and centred around the disunity of the Greeks, their underlying cultural unity, and their eventual political unification.

Author : Stephen Colvin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781405149259

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A Brief History of Ancient Greek by Stephen Colvin Pdf

A BRIEF HISTORY OF Ancient Greek Attested since the fourteenth century BC, and still spoken today by over 10 million people, Greek has been one of the most influential languages in human history. English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Arabic are among the many languages to have borrowed key terms and concepts from Greek. A Brief History of Ancient Greek takes the reader through the history of this ancient language from its Indo-European beginnings right up to the present day, and explains key relationships between the language and literature of the Classical period (500–300 bc). The development of the language is also related to the social and political context, in line with modern sociolinguistic thought. The book reflects the latest scholarship on subjects such as koine Greek, and the relationship between literary and vernacular Greek. All Greek is transliterated and translated where appropriate, so that the text is accessible to readers who know little or no Greek, including scholars and students who require an accessible overview of the history of the language, or linguists and professionals who need a quick source of data and background information.

Author : Nathaniel Harris
Publisher : Hamlyn (UK)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0600598098

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History of Ancient Rome by Nathaniel Harris Pdf

It was the greatest empire ever, with an unconquerable army, larger-than-life rulers, impressive structures, richly developed art and philosophy, and a vast, advanced culture. Any discussion of our own civilization's law, religion, war, and literature must invoke Rome's name. From the republic's establishment to its timeless legacy, follow the thrilling narrative of Rome's history, impressively illustrated with more than 200 photographs, drawings, and paintings. The spectacular remains are scattered over three continents, and its influence will never fade.

Author : Edith Hall
Publisher : Random House
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Greece
ISBN : 9781847922588

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Introducing the Ancient Greeks by Edith Hall Pdf

Who were the ancient Greeks? They gave us democracy, philosophy, poetry, rational science, the joke. But what was it that enabled them to achieve so much? The ancient Greeks were a geographically disparate people whose civilization lasted over twenty centuries - and that made us who we are today. And here Edith Hall gives us a revelatory way of viewing this scattered people, identifying ten unique personality traits that she shows to be unique and central to the widespread ancient Greeks. Hall introduces a people who are inquisitive, articulate and open-minded but also rebellious, individualistic, competitive and hedonistic. They prize excellence above all things but love to laugh. And, central to their identity, they are seafarers whose relationship with the sea underpins every aspect of their society. Expertly researched and elegantly told, this indispensable introduction unveils a civilization of incomparable richness and a people of astounding complexity.

Author : Donald Kagan,Gregory Viggiano
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124116745

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Problems in the History of Ancient Greece by Donald Kagan,Gregory Viggiano Pdf

This collection of contested problems in the history of Ancient Greece aims to enhance and deepen the experience of any college student. Each chapter within Problems in the History of Ancient Greece is a self-contained unit that presents a key problem of continuing interest among historians. In each case there is a selection of pertinent ancient sources in translation, with a number of modern viewpoints also presented. In this way, students may experience the nature of weighing and evaluating sources; the problem of posing mean-ingful and enlightening questions; the need to change hypotheses in the light of new evidence or new insights; and the necessity, in some cases, of suspending judgment. Note: The problems selected for this collection span the chronological period usually covered in ancient Greek courses. Second, they were selected because they have been the subject of relatively recent study. Finally, they are meant to be sufficiently varied in topic and approach; in order to expose the student to a variety of historical methods and techniques.

Author : Sarah B. Pomeroy
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Greece
ISBN : 0199846049

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Ancient Greece by Sarah B. Pomeroy Pdf

A Political, Social, and Cultural History is a comprehensive and balanced history, covering the political, military, social, cultural, and economic history of ancient Greece from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Era.

Author : Dorothy Mills
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-21
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4064066430061

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The book of the ancient Greeks by Dorothy Mills Pdf

"The book of the ancient Greeks" by Dorothy Mills. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Josiah Ober
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691173146

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The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece by Josiah Ober Pdf

A major new history of classical Greece—how it rose, how it fell, and what we can learn from it Lord Byron described Greece as great, fallen, and immortal, a characterization more apt than he knew. Through most of its long history, Greece was poor. But in the classical era, Greece was densely populated and highly urbanized. Many surprisingly healthy Greeks lived in remarkably big houses and worked for high wages at specialized occupations. Middle-class spending drove sustained economic growth and classical wealth produced a stunning cultural efflorescence lasting hundreds of years. Why did Greece reach such heights in the classical period—and why only then? And how, after "the Greek miracle" had endured for centuries, did the Macedonians defeat the Greeks, seemingly bringing an end to their glory? Drawing on a massive body of newly available data and employing novel approaches to evidence, Josiah Ober offers a major new history of classical Greece and an unprecedented account of its rise and fall. Ober argues that Greece's rise was no miracle but rather the result of political breakthroughs and economic development. The extraordinary emergence of citizen-centered city-states transformed Greece into a society that defeated the mighty Persian Empire. Yet Philip and Alexander of Macedon were able to beat the Greeks in the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE, a victory made possible by the Macedonians' appropriation of Greek innovations. After Alexander's death, battle-hardened warlords fought ruthlessly over the remnants of his empire. But Greek cities remained populous and wealthy, their economy and culture surviving to be passed on to the Romans—and to us. A compelling narrative filled with uncanny modern parallels, this is a book for anyone interested in how great civilizations are born and die. This book is based on evidence available on a new interactive website. To learn more, please visit: http://polis.stanford.edu/.

Author : Timothy Venning
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473879232

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A Chronology of Ancient Greece by Timothy Venning Pdf

This helpful reference offers a timeline of ancient Greece’s political and military history. This chronological history begins with the necessarily approximate course of events in Bronze and early Iron Age, as estimated by the most reliable scholarship and the legendary accounts of this period. From the Persian Wars onwards, a year-by-year chronology is constructed from the ancient historical sources—and where possible, a day-by-day narrative is given. The geographical scope expands as the horizons of the Greek world and colonization increased, with reference to developments in politico-military events in the Middle Eastern (and later Italian) states that came into contact with Greek culture. From the expansion of the Greek world across the region under Alexander, the development of all the relevant Greek/Macedonian states is covered. The text is divided into events per geographical area for each date, cross-referencing where needed. Detailed accounts are provided for battles and political crises where the sources allow this—and where not much is known for certain, the different opinions of historians are referenced. The result is a coherent, accessible, and accurate reference to what happened and when.

Author : John Van Antwerp Fine
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : History
ISBN : 0674033140

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The Ancient Greeks by John Van Antwerp Fine Pdf

John Fine offers a major reassessment of the history of Greece from prehistoric times to the rise of Alexander. Throughout he indicates the nature of the evidence on which our present knowledge is based, masterfully explaining the problems and pitfalls in interpreting ancient accounts.

Author : Nancy H. Demand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : IND:32000001718453

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A History of Ancient Greece in Its Mediterranean Context by Nancy H. Demand Pdf

Author : Rowena Loverance,Tim Wood
Publisher : Heinemann Library
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Greece
ISBN : 0600573877

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Ancient Greece by Rowena Loverance,Tim Wood Pdf

See Through History is a series of information books for 8-12 year olds. Each book is packed with information, quotations and captions providing a thorough description of the times. This book explores Ancient Greece. Each book in the series features acetate-based cutaway illustrations.

Author : Charles W. Fornara
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780520314405

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The Nature of History in Ancient Greece and Rome by Charles W. Fornara Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived