All Things Ancient Greece: An Encyclopedia of the Greek World [2 volumes]

by James W. Ermatinger

Overview

All Things Ancient Greece examines the history and cultural life of Ancient Greece until the death of Philip II of Macedon in 336 BCE. The encyclopedia shows how the various city-states developed from the Bronze Age to the end of the Classical Age, influencing the Greek world and beyond.

The cultural achievements of the Greeks detailed in this two-volume set include literature, politics, medicine, religion, and the arts. This work has entries on the various city-states, regions, battles, culture, and ideas that helped shape the ancient Greek world and its societies. Each entry delves into detailed topics with suggested readings. Many entries include sidebars containing primary documents from ancient sources that explore ancillary ideas, biographies, and specific examples from literature and philosophy. Readers, both students of ancient history and a general audience, are encouraged to interact with the material either chronologically, thematically, or geographically.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440874543
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/11/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	608
File size:	64 MB
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About the Author

James W. Ermatinger, PhD, is professor of history and dean at University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL.