What Have the Greeks Done for Modern Civilisation?

By John Pentland Mahaffy

Book Overview

""What Have The Greeks Done For Modern Civilisation? The Lowell Lectures Of 1908-09"" is a book written by John Pentland Mahaffy. The book is a collection of lectures that Mahaffy delivered at Lowell Institute in Boston in 1908 and 1909. The lectures focus on the influence of ancient Greek culture and philosophy on modern civilization. Mahaffy explores various aspects of Greek civilization, including literature, art, democracy, and philosophy, and examines how they have shaped modern Western culture. The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which covers a specific topic, such as the Greek language, Greek literature, and Greek philosophy. Mahaffy's writing is clear and accessible, making the book suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of Western civilization. Overall, ""What Have The Greeks Done For Modern Civilisation? The Lowell Lectures Of 1908-09"" is an insightful and informative book that sheds light on the enduring legacy of ancient Greece on the modern world.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: 1432632094
• ISBN13: 9781432632090
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"