Greek History: The Basics (Paperback)

Robin Osborne

ISBN 10: 041564464X / ISBN 13: 9780415644648

Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2014

Paperback. Greek History: The Basics is a concise and compelling introduction to the study of Ancient Greece from the end of the Bronze Age to rule by Rome.With a chapter on each crucial period of Greeces ancient history, the book covers the key topics, approaches and issues at the heart of Greek History, including: The invention of politics and the rise of democracy The central role played by the Greek city The insights from cultural, political, demographic and economic history The benefits and pitfalls of working with different types of sources.Featuring maps, illustrations, a timeline and annotated guides to further reading, this book is an engaging and authoritative introduction for students of Ancient Greek History. This title provides a concise introduction to the study of Ancient Greece from the end of the Bronze Age (c. 1200BC) to the Hellenistic era. With a chapter on each key period of Greece's ancient history, the book covers all of the central topics, approaches, and issues. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780415644648

Riassunto:

Greek History: The Basics is a concise and compelling introduction to the study of Ancient Greece from the end of the Bronze Age to rule by Rome.

With a chapter on each crucial period of Greece’s ancient history, the book covers the key topics, approaches and issues at the heart of Greek History, including:

• The invention of politics and the rise of democracy

• The central role played by the Greek city

• The insights from cultural, political, demographic and economic history

• The benefits and pitfalls of working with different types of sources.

Featuring maps, illustrations, a timeline and annotated guides to further reading, this book is an engaging and authoritative introduction for students of Ancient Greek History.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Robin Osborne is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge and of the British Academy.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Greek History: The Basics (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
Data di pubblicazione: 2014
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new