Description
This compact yet comprehensive history brings ancient Greek civilization alive, from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century B.C.
"A highly readable account of ancient Greece."-Kirkus Reviews
Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Thomas R. Martin integrates political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that will appeal to students and general readers alike. Now in its second edition, this classic work now features new maps and illustrations, a new introduction, and updates throughout. "A limpidly written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Greece and its civilizations from prehistory through the collapse of Alexander the Great's empire. . . . A highly readable account of ancient Greece, particularly useful as an introductory or review text for the student or the general reader."-Kirkus Reviews "A polished and informative work that will be useful for general readers and students."-Daniel Tompkins, Temple University
About the Author
Thomas R. Martin is professor of Classics at the College of the Holy Cross. His publications include Herodotus and Sima Qian: The First Great Historians of Greece and China, Ancient Rome, and, as co-author, The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures.
Reviews
"This is a superb introduction to the Greek world for beginning students, precise and stimulating without overwhelming students with too many details."-David Graf, University of Miami
"A polished and informative work that will be useful for general readers and students."-Daniel Tompkins, Temple University
Book Information
ISBN 9780300160055
Author Thomas R. Martin
Format Paperback
Page Count 328
Imprint Yale University Press
Publisher Yale University Press
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 21mm
"A highly readable account of ancient Greece."-Kirkus Reviews
Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Thomas R. Martin integrates political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that will appeal to students and general readers alike. Now in its second edition, this classic work now features new maps and illustrations, a new introduction, and updates throughout. "A limpidly written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Greece and its civilizations from prehistory through the collapse of Alexander the Great's empire. . . . A highly readable account of ancient Greece, particularly useful as an introductory or review text for the student or the general reader."-Kirkus Reviews "A polished and informative work that will be useful for general readers and students."-Daniel Tompkins, Temple University
About the Author
Thomas R. Martin is professor of Classics at the College of the Holy Cross. His publications include Herodotus and Sima Qian: The First Great Historians of Greece and China, Ancient Rome, and, as co-author, The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures.
Reviews
"This is a superb introduction to the Greek world for beginning students, precise and stimulating without overwhelming students with too many details."-David Graf, University of Miami
"A polished and informative work that will be useful for general readers and students."-Daniel Tompkins, Temple University
Book Information
ISBN 9780300160055
Author Thomas R. Martin
Format Paperback
Page Count 328
Imprint Yale University Press
Publisher Yale University Press
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 21mm
