The Oxford History of the Classical World 1st Edition by John Boardman (PDF)

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The history, achievements, and enduring legacies of Greek and Roman antiquity come to life in the pages of this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated volume. Following a format similar to that of The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, the book brings together the work of thirty outstanding authorities and organizes their contributions into three main sections. The first section covers Greece from the eighth to the fourth centuries B.C., a periodunparalleled in history for its brilliance in literature, philosophy, and the visual arts. The second section deals with the Hellinization of the Middle East by the monarchies established in the areas conquered by Alexander the Great, the growth of Rome, and the impact of the two cultures on oneanother. The third section covers the foundation of the Roman Empire by Augustus and its consolidation in the first two centuries A.D. A short concluding essay discusses certain aspects of the later Empire and its influence on Western civilization, notably through the adoption of Christianity. Within each section, chapters dealing with political and social history alternate with chapters on literature, philosophy, and the arts. Maps and chronological charts–not to mention more than 250 illustrations, including sixteen in color–enrich the basic text, along with bibliographies and afull index. About the Editors: John Boardman is Lincoln Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford. Jasper Griffin and Oswyn Murray are both Fellows Balliol College, Oxford.

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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com Review This overview of ancient European history is divided into three roughly equal parts on Greece, Greece and Rome, and Rome, an organizational scheme that underscores the historical progression by which the Greek city-states forged empires that the Romans would later inherit. Within this broad outline, authors Oswyn Murray, John Boardman, and Jasper Griffin, all distinguished Oxford University scholars, outline patterns of trade and colonization, look at the rise of philosophical schools and religions, and examine key works of literature. Oxford History of the Classical World, heavily illustrated with photographs and maps, is a fine reference, complete with compact chronologies. From Library Journal Thirty-two chapters (with select bibliographies) by different authors, plus an introduction and conclusion, survey antiquity from the time of Homer to the fall of the Roman Empire. Part 1 covers Greece, part 2, the Hellenistic age and the evolution of the Roman republic,and part 3, Imperial Rome. The range is wide, embracing history, myth, literary genres, major authors, philosophy, life, society, art, and architecture. All contributors are not equally successful in their attempt to condense, interpret, and inspire, but generally the results are of high quality, and the book is handsomely produced. Recommended for those desiring a one-volume introduction to the classical world.Robert J. Lenardon, Professor Emeritus of Classics, Ohio State Univ., ColumbusCopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review `The book is truly excellent. Not only is it beautifully produced, with over 250 illustrations of high quality whose subjects have been most intelligently chosen, but the standard of the contributions is extraordinarily high.’ Observer Read more

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⭐In the usual the Oxford proliterian matter of fact, the compendium fills the gaps in your educashun. Full of adjectives , verbs, nouns, prepositions etc. ; reminding you of what you have forgotten but thought you knew from watching Quiz shows. Gives great oneliners and erudite words and quotes ( some in Grekk and Latin to) quotes you can segway in too almost any conversation and sound well.. knowing. See also the Arthur Mees Childrens Encyclopedia for the same knife and forks 2 weeks or a fortnight difference between knowing and not knowing for simpler more concentrated version, if you are in a real hurry. The Readers Digest editorial board doen’t do this sort of thing anymore and Isaac Azimovs pen has unfortunately been stilled.. some time now.In the world of the iPad and iPhone provides instant artificial intelligence as an antedote to the prolix of twittering and so on. LOL

⭐No Dust Cover but it’s OK The book is quite heavy but the contents are heavier I already ordered a second book from another vendor

⭐Too heavy to read

⭐Very beautiful book

⭐The condition of this book was great it was as described!As far as the content goes I did not waithed that long to write this review!

⭐Serious readers only.

⭐Excellent book delivered early. Good job!

⭐Oxford quality.

⭐Comprehensive treatment of Greece Art, Politics, Drama, Daily Life. Myth, Wars etc. written by a host of Oxfod University academics in the most boring of styles. It’s hard to get through. Robin Osborn’s book on Archaic and Classical Greek Art is a better alternative.

⭐A wonderful, wonderful book, a must for any classicist.Well written scholarly yet accessible

⭐superb book and good price

⭐Excellent condition, just as described

⭐Avec cette synthèse, on peut dire qu’Oxford fait honneur à sa réputation, partant de la Grèce archaïque jusqu’à la fin de l’empire Romain, couvrant de nombreux domaines (économie, philosophie, arts, politique, historie militaire, et j’en passe), richement illustrée (cartes, photos d’oeuvres d’art, de vestiges, théâtres, temples, paysages, etc.), facile d’accès, pédagogique, jamais trop technique, bref c’est un parfait sans faute, pas étonnant lorsque l’on se renseigne sur les trois auteurs qui ont dirigé cette oeuvre, trois pointures de l’Antiquité.Si vous lisez l’anglais, allez-y les yeux fermés, le livre n’est plus édité mais facile à trouver d’occasion, vous aurez donc le meilleur du savoir d’une des plus prestigieuse université au monde pour quelques euros, un beau (gros) livre de collection.

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