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The Greeks Robin Sowerby (University of Stirling, UK)

The Greeks By Robin Sowerby (University of Stirling, UK)

Summary

A concise, yet wide-ranging introduction to the culture of ancient Greece for students and for interested non-specialists. Covers literature, drama, philosophy, art and provides social and historical context, as well as maps and charts.

The Greeks Summary

The Greeks: An Introduction to Their Culture by Robin Sowerby (University of Stirling, UK)

A concise yet wide-ranging introduction to the culture of ancient Greece, The Greeks is a lucid survey that:

* covers all the key elements of ancient Greek civilization from the age of Homer to the end of the classical period
* provides detailed discussions of the main trends in literature and drama, philosophy, art and architecture
* places ancient Greek culture firmly in its political and historical context.

Including fourty-five illustrations, chronological chart, maps, and suggestions for further reading, 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Homeric Poems Homer and History; The Iliad; The Odyssey; Homeric Ideals Chapter 2: History The City State before the Persian Wars; The Persian Wars; Herodotus; Democracy and imperialism - Periclean Athens; The Peloponnesian War; Thucydides; The Fourth Century Chapter 3: Literature Introduction; Tragedy - festivals and conventions; Aeschylus; Sophocles; Euripedes; Old Comedy - Arisophanes; Later Comedy; The Alexandrian age Chapter 4: Philosophy The Pre-Socratics; Socrates; Plato; Aristotle; Post-Aristotelians Chapter 5: Art Pottery and Painting; Architecture; Sculpture Illustrations Maps Chronological Chart Suggestions for further reading Index

Additional information

GOR001737666
9780415120425
041512042X
The Greeks: An Introduction to Their Culture by Robin Sowerby (University of Stirling, UK)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1995-09-21
232
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