The will of Zeus; a history of Greece from the origins of Hellenic culture to the death of Alexander

by Stringfellow Barr

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In beautiful, eloquent prose Stringfellow Barr traces Greek history from the Homeric Age through the death of Alexander.

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National Book Award (Finalist – Nonfiction – 1962)

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Notable Books List (1961)

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Genres: History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 938 — History & geography History of ancient world (to ca. 499) Greece to 323
LCC: DF214 .B3 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Greece History of Greece History General

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The will of Zeus; a history of Greece from the origins of Hellenic culture to the death of Alexander

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