03426nam 2200529 450 991078119350332120230703173755.00-19-157157-1(CKB)2550000000005227(StDuBDS)AH24081724(SSID)ssj0000356612(PQKBManifestationID)12099690(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000356612(PQKBWorkID)10349443(PQKB)10444694(MiAaPQ)EBC472224(Au-PeEL)EBL472224(CaPaEBR)ebr11303765(OCoLC)609850500(EXLCZ)99255000000000522720161201h20112011 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtccrAncient Greece a history of eleven cities /Paul CartledgeNew York, New York :Oxford University Press,2011.©20111 online resource (xx, 184 p. )ill., mapsVery short introductionsOriginally published: 2009.0-19-923338-1 Includes bibliographical references and index.This volume provides an introduction to the history of Ancient Greek civilization, from the first documented use of the Greek language in about 1400 BCE, through the glories of the classical and Hellenistic periods, to the foundation of the Byzantine empire in about CE 330.The contribution of the Ancient Greeks to modern western culture is incalculable. In the worlds of art, architecture, myth, literature, and 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 and - 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 and informative themes in Ancient Greek history, from the first documented use of the Greek language around 1400 BCE, through the glories of the Classical and Hellenistic periods, to the foundation of the Byzantine empire in around CE 330. Covering everything from politics, trade, and travel toslavery, gender, religion, and philosophy, it provides the ideal concise introduction to the history and 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, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Very short introductions.GreeceCivilizationTo 146 B.CByzantine EmpireCivilization938Cartledge Paul176602MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910781193503321Ancient Greece3689567UNINA