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Greek Ways

How the Greeks Created Western Civilization

Greek Ways( )
Author: Thornton, Bruce S.
ISBN:978-1-893554-57-3
Publication Date:Nov 2002
Publisher:Encounter Books
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:AUD $29.99
Book Description:

In the classics departments of today's universities, Bruce Thornton says, the Greeks are accused of stealing their achievements from black Egyptians, of oppressing their wives and daughters, and of hypocritically speculating about freedom while holding slaves. Most of all, classic Greek culture has come under attack precisely because its glorious achievement, extended into history, is what defines the West and makes it distinct. In Greek Ways, Thornton clears away these misconceptions....
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Book Details
Pages:198
Detailed Subjects: History / Ancient / General
History / Europe / Greece
Social Science / Sociology / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):17.6 x 22.7 cm
Book Weight:0.439 Kilograms



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