About this title: The golden age of ancient Greek civilization, the Classical period, lasted from 490 to 336 BC and saw an unmatched multiplication of varied talents and genuis within so limited a period. This book concentrates on the individuals in the cultural, social, artistic and political history of this time, who shaped their own and future civilizations. Grant places the work of Sophocles, Aristophanes, Herodotus, Aristotle, the architect and sculptors of the Parthenon, Philip II of Macedonia and many others in their historical context and asks what gave rise to such outstanding achievement in the ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: History Book Club, 199
Date Published: 1997
Description: Good in Good jacket. BOMC/Book Club. Used hardcover with dust jacket. Both are in good condition with light wear to dust jacket. read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Phoenix Press
Date Published: 2001-12-31
ISBN-13:9781842124475ISBN:1842124471
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Description: Good. 1842124471 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 2001-Paperback-Cover shows minor shelf wear. ---Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Edition: Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, NY
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780684191263ISBN:0684191261
Description: Very Good Plus in Very Good (light wear) jacket. Tall 8vo. Previous owner imprint else clean tight copy, dj has light wear at edges, 337 pp w/index, notes, bibliography, appendices, B&W photos, illustrations, "...the 'Golden Age' of Greek civilization, the period from the first wars against Persia and Carthage in the early fifth Century B.C. to Alexander the Great's accession in 336 B.C. " Written for the general reader as well as those with a more specialized knowledge of classical Greek. ... read more
Edition: 1st Am. ed.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scribner, New York
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780684191263ISBN:0684191261
Description: Book: Good. DJ: Good. 8vo. 337 pp. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2. Red boards with qtr white cloth, stamped in copper on spine. Ownership markings on ffep. Some highlighting in first fourth of book. Glossy blue and white dj, lightly worn. read more
Binding: Softcover.
Publisher: London: Phoenix Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781842124475ISBN:1842124471
Description: Fine. Illustrated with 50+ b/w photographs. The individuals in the cultural, social, artistic and political history, who shaped their own and future civilizations. The author places their work in its historical context and asks what gave rise to such outstanding achievement. The Golden Age of ancient Greece 490-336 BC. Bibliography, Index. 337 pp. read more
"Lots of interesting history and analysis, well-balanced. But the unusual organization does nothing to promote insight or readability. Finding places and dates of events is far too hard."
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