The contribution of the Ancient Greeks to modern western culture is incalculable In the worlds of art architecture myth literature & philosophy the world we live in would be unrecognizably different without the formative influence of Ancient Greek models Ancient Greek civilization was defined by the city
- in Greek the polis from which we derive 'politics' It is above all this feature of Greek civilization that has formed its most enduring legacy spawning such key terms as aristocracy oligarchy tyranny &
- last but by no means least
- democracy This stimulating Very Short Introduction to Ancient Greece takes the polis as its starting point Paul Cartledge uses the history of eleven major Greek cities to illuminate the most important & informative themes in Ancient Greek history from the first documented use of the Greek language around 1400 BCE through the glories of the Classical & Hellenistic periods to the foundation of the Byzantine empire in around CE 330 Covering everything from politics trade & travel to slavery gender religion & philosophy it provides the ideal concise introduction to the history & culture of this remarkable civilization that helped give birth to the world as we know it ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable


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The third edition of Ancient Greek Civilization is a concise engaging introduction to the history & culture of ancient Greece from the Minoan civilization to the age of the Roman Empire Explores the evolution & development of Greek art literature politics & thought across history as well as the ways in which these were affected by Greek interaction with other cultures Now

Includes:: additional illustrations & maps updated notes & references throughout & an expanded discussion of the Hellenistic period Weaves the latest scholarship & archeological excavations into the narrative at an appropriate level for undergraduates

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Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs practices & major deities of Greek religion While the focus is on Athens in the Classical Period the book also

Includes:: discussion of major panhellenic cults at Delphi & Olympia 256 pages Mikalson Jon D

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Find out about Ancient Greece what people wore ate & did for fun & learn about some of the most famous philosophers & mathematicians of the age in this compelling book for beginner readers With light-hearted illustrations & clear simple text plus Usborne Quicklinks to take readers to specially selected websites with more information 32 pages full colour throughout Turnbull Stephanie ...

Allow yourself to be taken back into deep geologic time when strange creatures roamed the Earth & Western North America looked completely unlike the modern landscape Volcanic islands stretched from Mexico to Alaska most of the Pacific Rim didn't exist yet at least not as widespread dry land; terranes drifted from across the Pacific to dock on Western Americas' shores creating mountains & more volcanic activity Landscapes were transposed north or south by thousands of kilometers along huge fault systems Follow these events through paleogeographic maps that look like satellite views of ancient Earth Accompanying text takes the reader into the science behind these maps & the geologic history that they portray The maps & text unfold the complex geologic history of the region as never seen before ...

Of all the great civilizations of the ancient world that of Persia is one of the most remarkable but least understood This is a study of the country's origins & why it collapsed so dramatically with the Arab invasions of the seventh century Josef Wiesehofer provides a comprehensive survey of the Persian Empire under the Achaeminids the Parthians & the Sassanians By focusing on the primary Persian sources
- written archaeological & numismatic evidence from Persia
- he avoids the traditional Western approach which has tended to rely so heavily on inaccurate & sometimes prejudiced Greek & Roman sources

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Sir Anthony Kenny tells the fascinating story of the birth of philosophy & its remarkable flourishing in the ancient Mediterranean world This is the first of four volumes in which he unfolds a magisterial new history of Western philosophy Specially written for a broad popular readership but serious & deep enough to offer a genuine understanding of the great philosophers Kenny's lucid & stimulating history will become the definitive work for anyone interested in the people & ideas that shaped the course of Western thought ...

A new & original anthology that introduces the key writings on rhetoric in the classical world from Aristotle to Cicero & beyond Classical rhetoric is one of the earliest versions of what is today known as media studies It was absolutely crucial to life in the ancient world whether in the courtroom the legislature or on ceremonial occasions & was described as either the art of persuasion or the art of speaking well This anthology edited by Thomas Habinek brings together all the most important ancient writings on rhetoric including works by Cicero Aristotle Quintilian & Philostratus Ranging across such themes as memory persuasion delivery & style it provides a fascinating introduction to classical rhetoric & will be an invaluable sourcebook for students of the ancient world ...

From Roman emperors & gods & goddesses to soldiers & gladiators this is a compelling history of ancient Rome for children Who were Rome&s most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did Roman gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Eyewitness Ancient Rome provides the answers to these questions & many more Eyewitness Ancient Rome charts Rome&s rise from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history It looks at what life was like inside the city&s walls examining the role women played in society & what it was like for children growing up in the city It describes the typical Roman house & the food Romans ate It explores how people spent their free time whether paying a visit to the theatre or the public bath or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum It explores the gods & goddesses Romans worshipped & their hopes for the afterlife Packed with fascinating facts this lavishly illustrated book is the perfect introduction for any child who wants to know more about the history of ancient Rome ...

Silver award winner in the Made For Mums Awards 2017 children&s books series category DKfindout! Ancient Rome takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Rome With beautiful photography lively illustrations & key curriculum information the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn & acquire facts
- & keep them coming back for more! For any kid that can&t get enough Roman facts DKfindout! Ancient Rome is packed with information quizzes fun facts & incredible images of every aspect of Roman life Discover what Romans would have put in their shopping baskets how to decode Roman numerals & go into battle with the gladiators Immerse yourself in Ancient Rome with DKfindout!
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