Ancient Greece

The achievements of the ancient Greeks form the foundation of modern Western civilization. This book traces the course of Greek history from the Minoan & Mycenaean kingdoms to the rival city-states of Athens & Sparta to Alexander the Great's empire & the rise of Rome. The vivid account celebrates the extraordinary legacy of Greek civilization: the epics of Homer; the seminal tragedies of Agamemnon, Euripides & Sophocles; the transforming philosophy of Plato & Aristotle; the architectural wonders of the Acropolis; & the birth of democracy. Here is an intelligent & remarkably handsome survey of ancient Greece, designed for anyone who would welcome the chance to learn more about the 1500-year journey of this extraordinary civilization.