Clark, Bruce
Athens: City of Wisdom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788548168
- author:
- Clark, Bruce
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Apollo
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.38 kg
- Genre:
- History, Civilization, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Athens: City of Wisdom by Bruce Clark is a comprehensive history of the city that gave birth to Western civilization. Spanning over three millennia, this sweeping narrative takes readers on a journey through 21 critical moments in Athens' long and complex past. From the reforms of Solon in the sixth century BCE to the challenges faced by modern-day Athens, Clark masterfully weaves together stories of the city's golden age, its cultural achievements, and its struggles with legacy. The book also delves into lesser-known periods, such as the removal of the Parthenon marbles and the early days of Christianity in Greece. With a deep affection for his subject, Bruce Clark brings to life the quirks and human details that make Athens' extraordinary history come alive.
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