A concise narrative of Greek history and an analysis of the literature, art, and thought of the ancient Greeks.

Features

• Tells the story of Greek civilization from the from the Minoan Period to the time of the Byzantine Empire
• Surveys the remarkable culture and history the ancient Greeks
• Explores the ways in which Greek civilization has been continually reinvented from antiquity to the present day
• Updated edition includes additional illustrations, maps, and timelines, a glossary, and an annotated bibliography