Cambridge Illustrated History of Ancient Greece

Author: [British] Catriege, Editor-in-Chief / Guo Xiaoling et al
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: This is a refreshing and insightful book. The authors comprehensively synthesize the creative literary achievements of a period, recreating the voices of different social strata that were overlooked by traditional Greek history. This book will give you an understanding of ancient Greece as a society, a competitive world with high achievements and creativity, and its complexity. The book is richly illustrated, filled with fascinating information, and offers a fresh interpretation of ancient Greek culture, covering all aspects of social life. To help ordinary readers understand the meaning of "Glory to Greece," the authors examine the impact of the environment and economy, the consequences of inter-city tensions, the significance of gender, and explore the life experiences of workers, soldiers, slaves, farmers, and women, as well as the roles of mythology and religion, art and culture, science and education. This book is a cultural history that showcases the profound legacy left by ancient Greece in language, literature, art, and politics, and explores the reasons behind Shelley's claim that "we are all Greeks."