The an illustrated history Cline, Diane Harris 1961- creator author text bibliography dcu 2016 monographic eng

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223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm On the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great, this lavishly illustrated reference about ancient Greece presents the amazing history through gripping stories; the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire; the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world; and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people that are still so much with us. Even today, Greek art and architecture dominate our cities; modern military strategists still study and employ Hellenic war tactics; Greek poetry, plays, and philosophy are widely read and enjoyed; and science, mathematics, medicine, and astronomy all build on the fundamentals of early Greek thinking. Included are fascinating insights into Greek island living, ancient social networking, and the extreme priority Greeks placed on athletic competition (warring city-states declared truces during the Olympic games). Learn of spectacular discoveries such as the Uluburun shipwreck, the earliest writing ever found in Europe, and buried palaces. A stunning treasure, this lushly-illustrated, uniquely comprehensive and accessible history of Ancient Greece is perfect for anyone interested in the origins of our modern world. Diane Harris Cline. "A companion to the PBS series"--Jacket. Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-217) and index. e-gr--- Civilización griega Greece Civilization To 146 B.C Pictorial works Grecia Civilización 146 B.C Obras pictóricas 319 DF 214 C678g 2016 938 9781426216701 (hardcover : alk. paper) 2015033587 DLC 151201 20240528142712.0 18877066 spa