num_pages: 893
description: The history, achievements &amp; legacies of Greek &amp; Roman antiquity come to life in the pages of this comprehensive &amp; beautifully illustrated volume. Following a format similar to that of The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, this brings together the work of 30 authorities &amp; organizes their contributions into three main sections. The 1st covers Greece from the 8th to the 4th centuries, a period unparalleled in history for its brilliance in literature, philosophy &amp; the visual arts. The 2nd deals with the Hellenization of the Middle East by the monarchies established in the areas conquered by Alexander the Great, the growth of Rome &amp; the impact of the two cultures on one another. The 3rd covers the foundation of the Roman Empire by Augustus &amp; its consolidation in the 1st two centuries AD. A concluding essay discusses certain aspects of the later Empire &amp; its influence on Western civilization, notably thru the adoption of Christianity. Within each section, chapters dealing with political &amp; social history alternate with ones on literature, philosophy &amp; the arts. Maps &amp; chronological charts--not to mention over 250 illustrations, 16 in color--enrich the basic text, along with bibliographies &amp; an index. John Boardman is Lincoln Professor of Classical Archeology at the University of Oxford. Jasper Griffin &amp; Oswyn Murray are Fellows of Balliol College, Oxford.
language: English
title: The Oxford History of the Classical World
titlecomplete: The Oxford History of the Classical World
genres: Reference, Greece, Philosophy, Roman, Nonfiction, Ancient History, World History, Classics, Classical Studies, History
ratings_count: 245
publisher: Oxford University Press