Understand Greek civilization
Purkis, John2013
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Abstract: Understand Greek Civilization introduces you to this extraordinary time in history. It begins with a tour of Greece and uses real sights that you can visit today as a starting point for discussions of all aspects of Greek life.
Main title:
Understand Greek civilization / John Purkis.
Author:
Purkis, John, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition].
Imprint:
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2013.London [England] : Hodder Education, 2012.
Collation:
1 online resource (16 entries) : 24 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xii, 154 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Meet the Author -- In One Minute -- Introduction -- 1 Orientation: Locating the Greeks in Space and Time -- 2 Pre-Classical Origins / Mycenae and Pylos -- 3 Cult and Religion / Olympia and Delphi -- 4 Early Philosophy / Ionia -- 5 The Fifth Century / Sparta -- 6 Imperialism and War / Athens -- 7 The Fourth Century / Epidaurus and its theatre -- 8 Hellenistic Civilization / Alexandria -- 9 The Legacy of Greek Civilization / Byzantium -- 10 Taking it Further.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781444163438 ((print))1444163434 ((print))9781784022402 ((electronic version))
Dewey class:
938
LC class:
DF77
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
502236
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