Readings in Greek History: Sources and Interpretations - Softcover

 
9780195178258: Readings in Greek History: Sources and Interpretations
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0195178254 ISBN 13: 9780195178258
Verlag: OUP USA, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

An ideal reader for courses in Greek history, Greek civilization, and Western civilization, this comprehensive collection of more than 180 historical source documents covers major aspects of Greek civilization from the Archaic Age through the end of the Hellenistic Period. Featuring a diverse and extensive array of selections from the works of major authors, Readings in Greek History: Sources and Interpretations offers balanced coverage of political, social, cultural, intellectual, economic, and technological developments in Greek life. It provides selections drawn from historical, philosophical, and oratorical Greek literary texts and from documentary sources, including inscriptions and papyri. Many of the readings have been newly translated especially for this volume.
Readings in Greek History: Sources and Interpretations is organized chronologically but also addresses various themes throughout—including religion, war, and gender relations—motivating students to explore essential historical topics from a variety of perspectives. Substantial introductions to each chapter and selection offer useful background information, while more than thirty photographs, images, and maps further illustrate key components of Greek culture.

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Críticas

a comprehensive survey of ancient Greek history through a selection of primary sources introduced and placed in historical context by the editors. (Stephanie Lynn Budin, The Classical Review)

A promising and helpful tool for those who, though unfamiliar with the classical languages, want to deepen their knowledge of the Greek world (Jan P. Stronk, Bryn Mawr Classical Review)

Reseña del editor

An ideal reader for courses in Greek history, Greek civilization, and Western civilization, this comprehensive collection of more than 180 historical source documents covers major aspects of Greek civilization from the Archaic Age through the end of the Hellenistic Period. Featuring a diverse and extensive array of selections from the works of major authors, Readings in Greek History: Sources and Interpretations offers balanced coverage of political, social, cultural, intellectual, economic, and technological developments in Greek life. It provides selections drawn from historical, philosophical, and oratorical Greek literary texts and from documentary sources, including inscriptions and papyri. Many of the readings have been newly translated especially for this volume.
Readings in Greek History: Sources and Interpretations is organized chronologically but also addresses various themes throughout—including religion, war, and gender relations—motivating students to explore essential historical topics from a variety of perspectives. Substantial introductions to each chapter and selection offer useful background information, while more than thirty photographs, images, and maps further illustrate key components of Greek culture.

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Verlag
OUP USA
Erscheinungsdatum
2008
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0195178254
ISBN 13 
9780195178258
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
334
Herausgeber
Nagle D. Brendan, Burstein Stanley M.
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