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Understand Greek Civilization
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Understand Greek Civilization
Contributors:
By (Author) John Purkis
Publisher:
John Murray Press
Imprint:
Teach Yourself
Publication Date:
14th August 2012
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
European history
Dewey:
938
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
176
Dimensions:
Width 130mm, Height 197mm, Spine 13mm
Weight:
150g
Description
This remarkable and original introduction to Greek civilization starts with a tour of Greece, and uses real sights which you can visit today as a starting point for discussions of all aspects of Greek life.
From art and architecture, to politics and propaganda, this is a unique and accessible guide to the civlizaton that shaped the world as it is today.Readers will gain new insights into the Greek past, its people, its psychology and its society - and they will feel encouraged and confident to visit Greece themselves or to read its most important texts.Author Bio
John Purkis is a retired Lecturer in Classics for the Open University
