Ancient Greece

Keynote

Lively, authoritative and highly illustrated - an ideal introduction to the world of ancient Greece

Sales Points

Lively overview drawing on the latest discoveries and research
Colourful and accessible, designed to inspire and inform
Over 170 illustrations of highlights of ancient Greek art and culture
Includes extensive reference material and recommendations for further reading

Contents

Preface
1 The rediscovery of ancient Greece
2 Greece in the Bronze Age 3 The emergence of Greece
4 Life in the city state
5 The Greeks overseas
6 Gods and heroes
7 Wonders to behold
8 The women's side Conclusion: Greek afterlife Principal sites and museum collections Chapter bibliographies, General bibliography, Illustration references, Index

Description

This book is a lively and readable overview of the fascinating history of ancient Greece, from its earliest origins through to its legacy in the modern world. Beginning with the rediscovery of the Classical Greeks, the author then traces their evolution from Bronze Age civilizations through the emergence of the city state, discussing topics such as writing and art, government and philosophy, warfare and hunting, trade and colonization, gods and heroes, entertainments and domestic life. This accessible book will appeal to a wide range of general readers, museum visitors, undergraduate students and life-long learners.

Other titles in this series

Ancient Egypt by T. G. H. James
Ancient Rome by Nancy H. and Andrew Ramage

The Author

Jenifer Neils is Ruth Coutler Heede Professor of Art History at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. A scholar of Greek art and archaeology, she organized the exhibition 'Goddess and Polis: The Panathenaic Festival in Ancient Athens' and edited the exhibition catalogue. She co-organized (with John H. Oakley) the exhibition 'Coming of Age in Ancient Greece' and co-edited the exhibition catalogue. She is also the author of The Youthful Deeds of Theseus and The Parthenon Frieze.