History of Greece to 322 Bc

Klappentext This new edition of a well-known history of ancient Greece presents a modern interpretation of Greek ideas! culture! and history. Although the book's primary focus is on the political and military history of the Greek states! the prehistoric period and the intellectual! social! and economic backgrounds are also covered. N.G.L. Hammond's work thoroughly documents its ancient sources! and directs readers to further studies in the field. Updated and revised! the third edition adds new material on the significance of the spread of tumulus-burial in Albania and the Mycenaean world! the dating of early coinage! the decree of Themistocles! and on aspects of the rule of Alexander the Great. Wide-ranging in scope! yet rich in detail! this work adds a modern perspective to the study of a fascinating ancient culture. Zusammenfassung This widely-used textbook presents a modern interpretation of Greek ideas! culture! and actions. Changes in the new edition concern mainly the spread and significance of tumulus-burial in Albania and the Mycenaean world! the dating of early coinage! the decree of Themistocles! and some aspects of Alexander the Great.

Product details

• Authors: N. G. L. Hammond, Hammond N. G. L.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.07.1986
• EAN: 9780198730958
• ISBN: 978-0-19-873095-8
• No. of pages: 716
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, Ancient Greece, HISTORY / Ancient / Greece, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Ancient World, Ancient History, Archaeology by period / region, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Classical Greek & Roman archaeology