Encyclopedia of the Ancient Greek World

By David Sacks

Book Overview

A survey of the classical Greek world. New entries enhance the coverage of the Hellenistic era, art and architecture, non-Greek peoples, technology, and women's roles. New additions include 65... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816057222
• ISBN13: 9780816057221
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.7" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Excellent one volume introduction.

From the beginning of the Minoan Civilization to the Roman Annexation of c. 146bc, the Greek civilizatiuon is covered here in 550 extensively cross-referenced entries covering not only the deities and prominent historical figures, but also the development of law and democracy, philosophy, historical events, and the arts. The authors have skillfully distilled a mass of information into a highly readable introduction to Ancient Greece suitable for the student or general reader, with bibliography and an admirable index. (The numerical rating above is an ineradicable default setting with the format of the Site. This reviewer does not employ numerical ratings.)