TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cline,Diane Harris
TI  - The Greeks: an illustrated history 
SN  - 9781426216701 (hardcover : alk. paper)
AV  - 319 DF 214 C678g 2016
U1  - 938 23
PY  - 2016///]
CY  - Washington, D.C.
PB  - National Geographic
KW  - Civilización griega
KW  - Greece
KW  - Civilization
KW  - To 146 B.C
KW  - Pictorial works
KW  - Grecia
KW  - Civilización
KW  - 146 B.C
KW  - Obras pictóricas
N1  - "A companion to the PBS series"--Jacket; Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-217) and index
N2  - 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
ER  -