Ancient Greece: A Very Short Introduction

Ancient Greece: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN-10
0199601348
ISBN-13
9780199601349
Series
Ancient Greece
Category
History
Pages
184
Language
English
Published
2011-10-27
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Paul Cartledge

Description

Introduces major topics in ancient Greek civilization through the development of eleven characteristic city states, ranging from prehistoric Cnossos through Byzantion, and including the future Marseilles as well as Athens and Sparta.

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