The Greeks (ian Morris History of Civilization Series)
by N
About This Novel
Among the three treasures of the Louvre, two are ancient Greek heritage. Among the four great tragedians in the history of Western drama, three are ancient Greeks. The Roman poet Horace once said: "The Romans conquered Greece, but Greek culture conquered Rome." Ancient Greek civilization is one of the two major sources of Western civilization. In this book, two well-known American historians and archaeologists work together to bring us into the long history of ancient Greece from prehistory to 30 BC. They skillfully weave together historical events, influential figures and social systems, as well as themes such as politics, economy, religion, geography, war, philosophy, mythology, drama, painting, and architecture. Combining 53 maps, 182 illustrations, and rich and wonderful historical documents, they take us deep into the daily lives of the ancient Greeks, experience the fluctuations and extensions of their spiritual world, and understand the important driving force behind their own civilization. More importantly, this book is not limited to the description of the Aegean region, but expands its horizons to the entire Mediterranean world, striving to comprehensively present the countries and people who interacted with the ancient Greeks. From this, the book narrates the Mycenaean civilization, the centuries-long bleak Dark Ages, the birth and success of city-states in the Archaic era, the Hellenistic era, and the moment of fate that fell to the iron heel of ancient Rome. In the author's writing, this land demonstrates its ups and downs, struggles, and endless power in the torrent of the times. As for the ancient Greeks as the protagonists, we can also fully understand the specific contributions their actions made to major historical processes.
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