In A Brief History of Ancient Greece, Second Edition, four leading authorities on the classical world offer a lively and up-to-date account of Greek civilization and history in all its complexity and variety. Covering the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era, they integrate the most recent research in archaeology, comparative anthropology, and social history. The text is enhanced by boxes featuring excerpts from ancient documents, an extensive glossary, and a...
More DescriptionIn A Brief History of Ancient Greece, Second Edition, four leading authorities on the classical world offer a lively and up-to-date account of Greek civilization and history in all its complexity and variety. Covering the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era, they integrate the most recent research in archaeology, comparative anthropology, and social history. The text is enhanced by boxes featuring excerpts from ancient documents, an extensive glossary, and a timeline and general introduction. The second edition features new sections on childhood and on marriage and burial rituals; an expanded treatment of religion; a revised art program; key terms; and a companion website.