(H/B) THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANCIENT GREECE

Παρουσίαση

The legacy of the ancient Greeks shapes the world we live in today. The foundations of classical Greece - its military prowess, political sophistication and cultural innovations - continue to influence our modern society. The first half of the book focuses on the political and military history of ancient Greece. It covers the rise and fall of the glorious Golden Age of Athens and the devastating Spartan wars. Legendary ancient Greeks appear, from the supreme democrat Pericles to the iconic hero Alexander the Great. The second part of the book concerns ancient Greece's influence on the birth of world art, architecture and society. The great temples, buildings and sculptures of the Acropolis in Athens, Olympia and Delphi are described in detail. here are stories of Greek religion and mythology from Athena to Zeus, plus the great drama festivals at Athens and the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. With its combination of more than 1000 magnificent photographs, fine-art illustrations, plans and maps and an absorbing text, thi is an outstanding exploration of the world of the ancient Greeks and an indispensable resource for both the general and specialist reader. (From the publisher)

Περιεχόμενα

The Glory that was Greece
PART ONE: THE RISE & FALL OF ANCIENT GREECE
CLASSICAL GREECE
I: The Greek Awakening, c.2000-500 bc
II: The Persian Wars, 499 bc-478 bc
III: Athens at its Zenith, 478-431 bc
IV: World War in Miniature, 431-404 bc
V: The Greeks: The First Individuals, c.650 bc-ad147
VI: The Struggle for Supremacy, 404-322 bc
ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND HIS HEIRS
VII: The Rise of macedonia, 359-336 bc
VIII: the Young Alexander, 356-336 bc
IX: The Great Victories, 334-330 bc
X: The Lord of Asia, 330-323 bc
XI: Arms and Armour, c.2000 bc-ad138
XII: From Alexander to Hadrian, 323 bc-ad138
PART TWO: THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD
ARCHITECTURE AND ART
XIII: The Rise of Greek Architecture
XIV: Building Styles and techniques
XV: Cities of the Greeks
XVI: Sculpture
XVII: Vase painting
XVIII: Wall Paintings and Mosaics
GREEK SOCIETY
XIX: Religion and Mythology
XX: Theatre
XXI: Literature
XXII: Philosophy and Science
XXIII: Athletics and Sport
XXIV: Work and Leisure
Index
Acknowledgments