This is a comprehensive introduction to the people who began Western civilisation. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some knowledge of Ancient Greek, you will benefit from this clearly structured course which presents the fundamentals of Ancient Greek in 24 units.
Introduces the history, culture, and people of ancient Greece and examines its many contributions to the development of Western society.
Throughout the book, vivid descriptions of actual sanctuaries and practices, the inclusion of ancient texts in translation, and the use of abundant illustrations re-create the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece.
This volume will serve as a companion to the many introductions to Greek mythology, showing a side of the Greek gods to which most students are rarely exposed.
This innovative textbook offers students a dynamic introduction to classical Greek. It inspires a constructive sense of enthusiasm in the classroom while helping students master grammatical principles and reading skills.Among...
Ilias Arnaoutoglou explores the significance of legislation in ancient Greece, the differences and similarities between ancient Greek legislation and legislators and their modern counterparts.
This edited volume charts new directions for the study of Greek law in the twenty-first century through contributions from eleven leading scholars.
This authoritative book surveys the full extent of the culture that gave us the Acropolis, the Illiad, and The Republic.
Included are elaborate examples of Aegean costume, Doric and Ionic styles of dress for women, Greek and Roman armor, graceful and intricately arranged Roman togas, more.
Not too far into the book you'll already be reading masterful Greek literature, in extracts chosen from such authors as Plato, Sophocles, and Thucydides.
Hall portrays a uniquely rebellious, inquisitive, individualistic people whose ideas and creations continue to enthrall thinkers centuries after the Greek world was conquered by Rome. These are the Greeks as you’ve never seen them before.