Publisher | Taylor And Francis Ltd |
ISBN 13 | 9780415644648 |
Author | Robin Osborne |
Language | English |
Book Subtitle | The Basics |
Book Description | Greek History: The Basics is a concise and compelling introduction to the study of Ancient Greece from the end of the Bronze Age to rule by Rome. With a chapter on each crucial period of Greece's ancient history, the book covers the key topics, approaches and issues at the heart of Greek History, including: * The invention of politics and the rise of democracy * The central role played by the Greek city * The insights from cultural, political, demographic and economic history * The benefits and pitfalls of working with different types of sources. Featuring maps, illustrations, a timeline and annotated guides to further reading, this book is an engaging and authoritative introduction for students of Ancient Greek History. |
About the Author | Robin Osborne is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of King's College, Cambridge and of the British Academy. |
Publication Date | 5/30/2014 |
Number of Pages | 188 |
Greek History: The Basics Paperback English by Robin Osborne - 5/30/2014