Greek Spirit: The Source of Western Civilization: The Source of Western Civilization

Author: Edith Hamilton
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: Ancient Greece, as the cradle of Western civilization, experienced a brief period of brilliance before ultimately declining into ruin. However, the invaluable spiritual legacy it left behind remains timeless and enduring. The level of civilization and cultural flourishing it achieved is even unattainable for today's America. This book explores various aspects of the Greek spirit and is an excellent read for understanding the origins of Western civilization. It includes seventeen chapters such as "Eastern and Western," "Reason and Spirit," "Eastern and Western Art Forms," "Greek Literary Style," "Pindar and the Greek Aristocracy," "Athens Through Plato's Eyes," and more.