Ancient Greece: A Handbook
Ancient Greece: A Handbook by Lesley Adkins, published by Sutton Publishing Ltd in August 1998, offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient Greek history, spanning from the Minoan civilization to the Roman conquest of 30 BCE. This 480-page volume delves into various aspects of Greek life, including its history, archaeology, literature, and culture, providing readers with a structured overview of significant events and developments.
In this guide, readers will find thematic chapters that cover a wide range of topics, such as the evolution of the Greek alphabet, military affairs, and the daily lives of its citizens. The book includes original line drawings, maps, and photographs, enhancing the understanding of Greece’s geography and cultural heritage. Each chapter is accompanied by an extensive bibliography, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Greece from 146 B.C. to 323 A.D.
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Who were the Titans? How did the Greek alphabet evolve? What sort of weapons did the Greek warriors use? Three millennia of life in ancient Greece, from the advent of the Minoan civilization through the rise and fall of numerous city states, the emergence of democracy and the huge expansion of the Greek world under Alexander the Great to the Roman conquest of 30 BCE, are explored in this guide to the history, archaeology, literature and culture of ancient Greece. Chapters covering: civilizations, city-states and empires; rulers and leaders; military affairs; geography of the Greek world; economy, trade and transport; towns and countryside; written evidence; religion and mythology; art, science and philosophy; everyday life. Thematically arranged and easy to follow, each chapter includes an extensive bibliography as well as original line drawings, maps and photographs.
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