The Oxford History of the Classical World
by Boardman, John; Griffin, Jasper; Murray, Oswyn
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Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1992. Reprint. Very Good +/very good +. The purpose of this book is to give the general reader a comprehensive view of the Graeco-Roman world, its history and its achievements. After a general introduction, there are three main sections: the first, Greece, runs from the 8th to the 4th Century BC; the second, Greece and Rome, deals with the Hellenization of the Middle East by the monarchies established in the area conquered by Alexander the Great, the growth of Rome and the impact of the two cultures on one another; the third, Rome, covering the foundation of the Roman Empire and its consolidation. Within each section chapters deal with political and social history and are interspersed with chapters on literature, philosophy, the arts; the historical framework is reinforced by maps and chronological charts. The work of 30 contributors is edited by Boardman, Griffin & Murray. blue boards with writing to spine. minor shelfwear.dj not price clipped. clean pages and tight binding. very heavy book so post and packing to be adjusted accordingly. First Edition AB71
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- Title
- The Oxford History of the Classical World
- Author
- Boardman, John; Griffin, Jasper; Murray, Oswyn
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Jacket Condition
- very good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- classics;classical civilisation;history;greeks;romans;hellenization;humanities;literature;philosophy;arts;rome;greece;middle east;alexander the great;
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