{"product_id":"the-ancient-greeks-history-and-culture-from-archaic-times-to-the-death-of-alexander-9780415471442","title":"The Ancient Greeks: History and Culture from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Matthew Dillon\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient - Greece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ancient Greeks: History and Culture from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander\u003c\/em\u003e offers students a comprehensive introduction to the history and culture of the ancient Greek world for the period c.800-323 BC. It provides critical background to the key historical developments of the time: the Persian Wars, the rise of Athens and its empire in the 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century and the subsequent Peloponnesian War, and the emergence of Macedon as a world power under Philip and Alexander. A chapter dedicated to Sparta provides students with crucial understanding of this important but enigmatic kingdom. However, \u003cem\u003eThe Ancient Greeks\u003c\/em\u003e moves beyond political history to include social sections on women, religion and slaves, offering extensive coverage of the social and religious environment. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is lavishly illustrated, with over 150 maps, illustrations and photographs, and includes a chronological table and glossary of key terms. With close referencing to \u003cem\u003eAncient Greece: Social and Historical Documents from Archaic Times to the Death of Alexander \u003c\/em\u003e(third edition) and accompanied by a companion website, this volume provides invaluable support for students of ancient Greek history and civilization, and offers a comprehensive introduction for the interested reader. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46929740824727,"sku":"9780415471442","price":16601.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415471442.webp?v=1771601884","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-ancient-greeks-history-and-culture-from-archaic-times-to-the-death-of-alexander-9780415471442","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}