A Companion to the Classical Greek World Contributor(s): Kinzl, Konrad H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0631230149 ISBN-13: 9780631230144 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $244.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: This "Companion" provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 BCE to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. It ranges over a wide array of topics, including the environment, economy, society, government, warfare, and religion. It also includes a concise narrative overview of the period, and a thorough treatment of the sources, both written and material. The volume guides readers towards a broad understanding of the history of the Classical period. It is vital reading for any student of Greek history. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece |
Dewey: 938 |
LCCN: 2005013103 |
Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World |
Physical Information: 1.98" H x 6.98" W x 9.96" (2.83 lbs) 648 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
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Publisher Description: This Companion provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 B.C. to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.
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