Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric To Hellenistic Times, Second Edition
by Thomas R. Martin /
2013 / English / PDF
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In this compact yet comprehensive history of ancient Greece,
Thomas R. Martin brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone
Age roots to the fourth century B.C. Focusing on the development
of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and
architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Martin integrates
political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that
will appeal to students and general readers alike. Now in
its second edition, this classic work now features new maps and
illustrations, a new introduction, and updates throughout.
In this compact yet comprehensive history of ancient Greece,
Thomas R. Martin brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone
Age roots to the fourth century B.C. Focusing on the development
of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and
architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Martin integrates
political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that
will appeal to students and general readers alike. Now in
its second edition, this classic work now features new maps and
illustrations, a new introduction, and updates throughout.
“A limpidly written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history
of Greece and its civilizations from prehistory through the
collapse of Alexander the Great’s empire. . . . A highly readable
account of ancient Greece, particularly useful as an introductory
or review text for the student or the general reader.”—
“A limpidly written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history
of Greece and its civilizations from prehistory through the
collapse of Alexander the Great’s empire. . . . A highly readable
account of ancient Greece, particularly useful as an introductory
or review text for the student or the general reader.”—Kirkus
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“A polished and informative work that will be useful for general
readers and students.”—Daniel Tompkins, Temple University
“A polished and informative work that will be useful for general
readers and students.”—Daniel Tompkins, Temple University