The Greeks
The Greeks by Kenneth J. Dover, published by University of Texas Press in 1981, offers an engaging introduction to the people and culture of ancient Greece. This fourth printing edition spans 146 pages and is presented in English. Dover presents a perspective on the Greeks that emphasizes their resilience and skepticism, highlighting their unique contributions to history through a combination of inquiry and reasoned discourse.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of ancient Greek society, moving beyond common stereotypes to reveal a complex and vibrant culture. The book delves into various aspects of life in ancient Greece, encouraging a deeper understanding of its historical significance. With a focus on the interplay of questioning and rational thought, this volume serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of ancient Greece.
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“Of dozens of books on Greece, this enthusiastic, tolerant, and eminently readable volume is the one I recommend as an introduction.”
?New Leader (London)
“My Greeks were neither sophisticated layabouts nor pious fatalists, and least of all were they portentous gurus brooding over the lost Secrets of the Ancients. They were a resilient, sceptical, cheeky people, whose distinctive contribution to our history was to combine a readiness to ask ‘Why?’ and ‘Why not?’ with a conviction that only sane, reasoned and clearly expounded answers to those questions were worth listening to.” In this book, Kenneth Dover introduces the people and culture of ancient Greece.
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