Classical Antiquities: Old Greek Life (1885)

By John Pentland Mahaffy

Book Overview

Classical Antiquities: Old Greek Life is a book written by John Pentland Mahaffy and originally published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive study of ancient Greek civilization and culture, covering topics such as religion, art, literature, philosophy, politics, and daily life. Mahaffy explores the social and cultural aspects of ancient Greece, including the role of women, education, and the relationship between the individual and the state. He also examines the impact of Greek culture on the modern world, including its influence on Western philosophy and literature. The book is written in a scholarly style, with detailed analysis and references to primary sources, making it an important resource for students and scholars of ancient history and classical studies. Overall, Classical Antiquities: Old Greek Life is a valuable and informative study of one of the most influential civilizations in human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120661234
• ISBN13: 9781120661234
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"