Rise of the Greeks – Michael Grant

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An examination of ancient Greek civilization, which attempts to uncover the epoch between 1000 and 494 BC, including the Homeric Age. Grant examines the rise of the Greeks during this period, The greatest name in popular classical scholarship sheds light on one of history’s most creative eras and civilizations: the ancient Greeks between 1000 and 494 B.C. During this time, among other landmarks the introduction of the Phoenician alphabet enabled the recording of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. The world Grant introduces goes beyond the boundaries of modern Greece to Asia Minor, Italy, Sicily, and Russia, and he includes compelling discussions of the economic and social roles of slaves and women. A captivating and highly original perspective on an extraordinary culture. discussing artistic achievement and the economic and social roles of women and slaves.

Hardcover, clean and pristine internally, no ink marks of previous owner, dust wrapper in superb condition, a copy to feel proud of on your books shelf first edition

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SKU: 9780297792284 Category: Title: Rise of the Greeks
Author: Michael Grant
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Year: 1987
ISBN10: 0297792288
ISBN13: 9780297792284
Condition: Good
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 1190

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An examination of ancient Greek civilization, which attempts to uncover the epoch between 1000 and 494 BC, including the Homeric Age. Grant examines the rise of the Greeks during this period, The greatest name in popular classical scholarship sheds light on one of history’s most creative eras and civilizations: the ancient Greeks between 1000 and 494 B.C. During this time, among other landmarks the introduction of the Phoenician alphabet enabled the recording of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. The world Grant introduces goes beyond the boundaries of modern Greece to Asia Minor, Italy, Sicily, and Russia, and he includes compelling discussions of the economic and social roles of slaves and women. A captivating and highly original perspective on an extraordinary culture. discussing artistic achievement and the economic and social roles of women and slaves.

Hardcover, clean and pristine internally, no ink marks of previous owner, dust wrapper in superb condition, a copy to feel proud of on your books shelf first edition

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Weight 0.86 kg
Dimensions 24 × 16 × 3 cm

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