A dictionary of the ancient Greek world
"More than four thousand years ago, a warrior people invaded the rugged hills and fertile plains of the Balkan Peninsula. These people were the ancient Greeks, and their legacy to modern global society is immense. The Greeks invented democracy, narrative history writing, stage tragedy and comedy, philosophy, biological study, and political theory. They introduced the alphabet to European languages and they developed monumental styles of architecture still used throughout the United States for museums, courthouses, and other public buildings. They created a system of sports competitions and a cult of physical fitness, both of which we have inherited. In sculpture, they perfected the representation of the human body. In geometry, they developed theorems and terminology that are still taught in schools. They created the idea of national literature, with its recognized great writers and the libraries to preserve their work. And, perhaps what most people would think of first, the Greeks bequeathed to us their treasure trove of myths, including a hero who remains a favorite today -- Hercules."--Publisher
Dictionary
xiii, 306 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
9780195112061, 0195112067
35159270
David Sacks ; historical consultant, Oswyn Murray ; original drawings by Margaret Bunson. xiii, 306 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm. Previously published under title: Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world. Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-275) and index
Previously published under title: Encyclopedia of the ancient Greek world