The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization

By Paul Anthony Cartledge

Book Overview

An introduction to the world of Homer, Plato, Sappho and Aristophanes, this book accompanies the BBC TV series on classical Greek history and culture. The author does not avoid pointing out the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575000938
• ISBN13: 9781575000930
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: TV Books
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

The View From Olympus

This is a marvellous series of short essays on the leading figures of Greek life, from Homer to Sappho to Pericles (and his girlfriend) to Aristotle. In the tradition of classical Greek (as opposed to Hellenic) history, it ends with Alexander. A sort of extended "Who's Who" for the period.

The perfect companion for the video

Focusing in the lifes of remarkable Greeks, this series (book and video) makes the Greek civilization accessible to us. Indispensable to anybody interested in the Greek culture.

A lively, engaging, compelling story of Greek history.

The Greeks examines life in the ancient Hellenic world: an era when the foundations of modern science and politics were laid. Based on a three-hour PBS series airing February, this provides a lively story of Greek experience through the eyes and experiences of her heroes and heroines in an excellent, involving account which comes alive. Highly recommended as a strong alternative to the usual dry Greek history.