Beaton, Roderick
The Greeks: A Global History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781541618299
- author:
- Beaton, Roderick
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 16.2 x 4.7 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Greeks: A Global History by Roderick Beaton The story of the Greeks is far more complex and diverse than the classical civilization of Athens and Sparta. Spanning over 3,000 years, Greek is one of only three languages that have been continuously spoken and written. This book explores the history of Greek-speakers, tracing their journey from the beginning of recorded history to the present day. From the Bronze Age Mycenaeans to the Byzantines, Greeks have been a dynamic and adaptable people, building fortresses, trading with different partners, and worshipping different gods. They have left their mark on the world, spreading classical art and learning across Eurasia through conquests, producing distinct versions of Roman civilization, and exporting Christianity worldwide. Today, the legacy of the Greeks continues to shape the world, with their diaspora thriving on five continents.
Related Products
Related Products
Convicts: A Global History
Clare
The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History
Alexander
The House of Islam: A Global History
Husain, Ed
The Games: A Global History of the Olympics
Goldblatt, David
Sicily: A Short History, from the Greeks to Cosa Nostra
Norwich, John Julius