^Lot 257 Grant: The Classical Greeks

Grant, Michael. THE CLASSICAL GREEKS. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. 1989. 8vo. xiv, 337, (1) pages. original gray cloth over purple paper boards, gilt, protected jacket. Maps. References. Bibliography. Notes. b&w photos. English text. Fine. This book provides an overview of the "Golden Age" of ancient Greek city-state civilization, specifically the period between the first wars against Persia and Carthage in 490 B.C. and the accession of Alexander the Great in 336 B.C. Rather than a strictly military or political history, Grant explores this era through the lives and contributions of 37 influential figures including Sophocles, Aristophanes, Herodotus, and Aristotle. The book examines how these individuals shaped the cultural, social, and philosophical landscapes that became the foundation for Western civilization. Lot weight: 1 lbs 10oz. Subject(s): Ancient Greek History.