The Rise of the Greeks Author:Michael Grant The greatest name in popular classical scholarship sheds light on one of history's most creative eras and civilizations: the ancient Greeks between 1000 and 494 B.C. During this time, among other landmarks the introduction of the Phoenician alphabet enabled the recording of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. — The world Grant introduces goes beyo... more »nd the boundaries of modern Greece to Asia Minor, Italy, Sicily, and Russia, and he includes compelling discussions of the economic and social roles of slaves and women. A captivating and highly original perspective on an extraordinary culture.« less
ISBN-13: 9780684185361 ISBN-10: 0684185369 Publication Date: 1/1/1987 Pages:416 Edition:1st American ed Rating:
Avery good and detailed history of the Very Early greeks. The most detailed history of that time. If you are interested in such history This is the book for you.