Greek History: The Basics (The Basics)

by Robin Osborne

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Greek History: The Basics is a concise and compelling introduction to the study of Ancient Greece from the end of the Bronze Age to rule by Rome.

With a chapter on each crucial period of Greece's ancient history, the book covers the key topics, approaches and issues at the heart of Greek History, including:

* The invention of politics and the rise of democracy

* The central role played by the Greek city

* The insights from cultural, political, demographic and economic history

* The benefits and pitfalls of working with different types of sources.

Featuring maps, illustrations, a timeline and annotated guides to further reading, this book is an engaging and authoritative introduction for students of Ancient Greek History.

  • ISBN10 041564464X
  • ISBN13 9780415644648
  • Publish Date 28 May 2014
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Imprint Routledge
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 198
  • Language English