World of Athens An Introduction to Classical Athenian Culture

Name: World of Athens An Introduction to Classical Athenian Culture
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ISBN: 9780521698535

ISBN-10: 0521698537

ISBN-13: 9780521698535

Edition: 2nd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Joint Association of Classical Teachers

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Classical Athens boasted one of the most impressive flowerings of civilisation that the world has ever known, with original and influential achievements in literature, art, philosophy, medicine and politics. This best-selling undergraduate textbook, now in its second edition, provides a comprehensive and highly illustrated introduction to its history, society, culture and values aimed at the student. The content has been extensively revised from the first edition including an updated bibliography and an introduction to the source. A wide range of topics is discussed, but the book refuses to divide up the Athenian world neatly into separate compartments, insisting that sense can only be made…

Book details

List price: $37.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 4/24/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 446
Size: 6.85" wide x 9.72" long x 0.87" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English



Preface



An outline history of Athens to the death of Alexander the Great



Environment and settlement of Athens and Attik+ï¿½



Gods and festivals



Human obligations, values and concerns



Athenian society



Athenian democracy and imperialism



Athens at war



The culture of Athens



Postscript: the world of Athens and other worlds