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Loading... Greek Historiography (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World)by Thomas Francis Scanlon
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This volume provides an accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date survey of the ancient Greek genre of historical writing from its origins before Herodotus to the Greek historians of the Roman imperial era, seven centuries later. Focuses on the themes of power and human nature, causation, divine justice, leadership, civilization versus barbarism, legacy, and literary reception Includes thorough summaries alongside textual analysis that signpost key passages and highlight thematic connections, helping readers navigate their way through the original texts Situates historical writing among the forms of epic and lyric poetry, drama, philosophy, and science Uses the best current translations and includes a detailed list of further reading that includes important new scholarship No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)938.0072History and Geography Ancient World Greece to 323 Greece to 323 Greek Stone & Bronze Age, Greek tribes (Ancient) Cycladic civilizationLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |