Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History by Nigel Rodgers (English) Hardcover Book

by Nigel Rodgers

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The Nile on eBay Ancient Greece: An Illustrated History by Nigel Rodgers An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, fully illustrated throughout. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The legacy of the ancient Greeks has shaped our world. Classical Greece s military prowess, political sophistication and cultural innovations continue to influence modern society. The first half of the book focuses on political and military history, from Mycenae and the Golden Age of Athens to the campaigns of Alexander the Great. The second half concerns ancient Greece s buildings, sculptures, mythology and dramas, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the works of Aristophanes and Euripides. This is an outstanding exploration of the world of the ancient Greeks and an indispensable resource for both the general and specialist reader. Table of Contents The Glory that was Greece 8 Part One The Rise and Fall of Ancient Greece 10 Introduction 12 Timeline 14 Classical Greece 18 I: The Greek Awakening, c.2000-500bc 20 II: The Persian Wars, 499bc-478bc 42 III: Athens at its Zenith, 478-431bc 58 IV: World War in Miniature, 431-404bc 72 V: The Greeks: The First Individuals, c.650bc-ad147 88 VI: The Struggle for Supremacy, 404-322bc 112 Alexander the great and his Heirs 132 VII: The Rise of Macedonia, 359-336bc 134 VIII: The Young Alexander, 356-336bc 146 IX: The Great Victories, 334-330bc 164 X: The Lord of Asia, 33

• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780754833574
• Condition: Fine

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