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A history of ancient Greece

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  • Author: Cline, Eric H.
    Edition: Unabridged
    Date:
    Created
    2011
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    Copyrighted
    2007
    Summary:

    George Washington University professor, Erich H. Cline, delves into the history of Ancient Greece, frequently considered to be the founding nation of democracy in Western civilization. From the Minoans to the Mycenaeans to the Trojan War and the first Olympics, the history of this civilization abounds with momentous events and cultural landmarks that resonate through the millennia.

    Contents:
    • The Minoans and Crete
    • The Mycenaeans and the Greek mainland
    • Homer and the Trojan War
    • The Greek Dark Ages
    • Archaic Greece and the Greek Renaissance
    • The rise of Sparta and Athens
    • The origins of democracy
    • The rise of Persia and the origins of the Ionian revolt
    • The Persian wars
    • The Golden Age of Athens
    • The Peloponnesian War
    • Socrates, Plato, and the origins of Greek philosophy
    • Phillip II and Alexander the Great
    • Alexander's legacies and his successors.
    Genre:
    History and geography, Instructional and educational works
    Sujets: Greece | Civilization
    Original Publisher: Prince Frederick, MD, [Prince Frederick, Md.], Recorded Books, [Distributed by] OneClick Digital
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781456101466