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The Greeks

By: Diane Harris Cline
Narrated by: Pam Ward
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This compelling reference presents the history of ancient Greece - the culture that brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great - through gripping stories: the rise and fall of the phenomenal empire, the powerful legacy left by ancient Greece for the modern world, and the new discoveries shedding light on these ancient people who are still so much with us.

Greek art and architecture dominate our cities; modern military strategists still study and employ Hellenic war tactics; Greek poetry, plays, and philosophy are widely read and enjoyed; and science, mathematics, medicine, and astronomy all build on the fundamentals of early Greek thinking.

Gain fascinating insights into Greek island living, ancient social networking, and the extreme priority Greeks placed on athletic competition. Learn of spectacular discoveries such as buried palaces, the Uluburun Shipwreck, and the earliest writing ever found in Europe. A stunning treasure, this uniquely comprehensive and accessible history of ancient Greece is perfect for anyone interested in the origins of our modern world.

©2016 Diane Harris Cline (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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  • Categories: History
Greece Ancient
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Old fashioned

Eurocentric, almost racist. Please don’t cherish the West so highly: but a good broad intro

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Interesting

I found this gallop though Greek history interning and engaging.
On a personal level I was not taken by the narrator ...but that is subjective.
I did however feel by the end that I want something more in-depth as my interest has been whetted.
thank you.

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