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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Greeks The Greeks Paul Cartledge "The Greeks were the inventors of history as we understand it. Yet their historiography remained rooted in myth, and the social context of the inventions for which we rightly treasure their achieveme… OL112502W
History of Greek culture History of Greek culture Jacob Burckhardt Examines the civilization of ancient Greece, discussing the politics of the state and the nation, the fine arts, poetry, music, philosophy, science, and oratory. OL1156647W
It's All Greek to Me It's All Greek to Me Charlotte Higgins Why is ancient Greece important? Because, quite simply, if we want to understand the modern Western world, we need to look back to the Greeks. Consider the way we think about ethics, about the nature… OL11967073W
Ancient Greece Ancient Greece Cynthia Fitterer Klingel An introduction to the history, government, culture, people, and aspects of daily life of ancient Greece and its pervasive and enduring influence on western civilization. OL14860770W
Sailing the wine-dark sea Sailing the wine-dark sea Thomas Cahill "In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, his latest bestselling work of popular history, Thomas Cahill escorts the reader on another entertaining-and historically unassailable-journey through the landmarks of … OL15939936W
Sailing the wine-dark sea Sailing the wine-dark sea Thomas Cahill In the fourth volume of the acclaimed Hinges of History series, Thomas Cahill brings his characteristic wit and style to a fascinating tour of ancient Greece. The Greeks invented everything from West… OL1852444W
Cities & citizens Cities & citizens Jane Shuter Introduces the citizens, government, education, philosophy, religion, and sports of the city states of ancient Greece. OL19393925W
The Greeks The Greeks Jacqueline Dineen Surveys the civilization of Ancient Greece, including information about its history, government, religion, family life, social structure, culture, and influence on the Western world. OL1951735W
Beauty Beauty David Konstan xiii, 262 pages : 21 cm OL20843749W
Space, place, and landscape in ancient Greek literature and culture Space, place, and landscape in ancient Greek literature and culture Kate Gilhuly,Nancy Worman "Landscape and place are currently important topics in the study of classical literature. This volume examines how ancient Greeks of the archaic and classical period used geography in literary contex… OL20958057W
The illustrated encyclopedia of ancient Greece The illustrated encyclopedia of ancient Greece Nigel Rodgers The legacy of the ancient Greeks has shaped our world. Their military prowess, political sophistication, and cultural innovations continue to influence modern society. This reference guide evokes the… OL24271203W
The Reign of the Phallus The Reign of the Phallus Eva C. Keuls At once daring and authoritative, this book offers a profusely illustrated history of sexual politics in ancient Athens. The phallus was pictured everywhere in ancient Athens: painted on vases, sculp… OL2861052W
The Hunt in Ancient Greece The Hunt in Ancient Greece Judith M. Barringer "Hunting and its imagery continued to play a significant role in archaic and classical Greece long after hunting had ceased being a necessity for survival in everyday life. Drawing on vase paintings,… OL3502838W
Travelling Heroes Travelling Heroes Robin Lane Fox This remarkable and daringly original book proposes a new way of thinking about the Greeks and their myths in the age of the great Homeric hymns. It combines a lifetime's familiarity with Greek liter… OL3673829W
The ancient Greek world The ancient Greek world Jennifer Tolbert Roberts Introduces the history, culture, and people of ancient Greece and examines its many contributions to the development of Western society. OL3931207W