The Greeks
Subtitle: An Introduction to their Culture
Publisher: Routledge
Published: October 18, 1995
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780415120418
First sentence: Though the classical era is traditionally regarded as beginning in the early fifth century, an account of Greek civilisation must begin with the Homeric poems, probably composed between two or three centuries earlier.
Description: The Greeks has provided a concise yet wide-ranging introduction to the culture of ancient Greece since its first publication. In this expanded second edition the best-selling volume offers a lucid survey that: covers all the key elements of ancient Greek civilization from the age of Homer to the Hellenistic period; provides detailed discussions of the main trends in literature and drama, philosophy, art and architecture, with generous reference to original sources; places ancient Greek culture firmly in its political, social and historical context; includes a new chapter on 'Religion and Social Life'. @text:The Greeks now contains more illustrations, a chronological chart, maps, and suggestions for further reading as well as a new glossary. The Greeks is an indispensable introduction for all students of Classics, and an invaluable guide for students of other disciplines who require a grounding in Greek civilization.