<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"First edition 1996. Updated in 2000 with new suggested readings and illustrations"--Title page verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>This compact yet comprehensive history brings ancient Greek civilization alive, from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century B.C. </b> <p/><b>"A highly readable account of ancient Greece."--</b><i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i> <p/> Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Thomas R. Martin integrates political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that will appeal to students and general readers alike. Now in its second edition, this classic work now features new maps and illustrations, a new introduction, and updates throughout. "A limpidly written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Greece and its civilizations from prehistory through the collapse of Alexander the Great's empire. . . . A highly readable account of ancient Greece, particularly useful as an introductory or review text for the student or the general reader."<i>--Kirkus Reviews</i> "A polished and informative work that will be useful for general readers and students."--Daniel Tompkins, Temple University<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"In this survey of ancient Greek history and civilization, Martin skillfully blends social, cultural, political, and military data to create a panoramic view of the Greek world. Novices will find the work both comprehensible and entertaining."--<i>Library Journal </i>(on the first edition) <p/>"A limpidly written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Greece and its civilizations from prehistory through the collapse of Alexander the Great's empire. . . . A highly readable account of ancient Greece, particularly useful as an introductory or review text for the student or the general reader."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>"This comprehensive coverage of ancient Greece begins with Stone Age prehistory and moves to coverage of Greek society and politics. It can easily appeal to any general reader with a cursory interest in Greek history, exploring how the people lived and developed their society."--<i>Midwest Book Review</i> <p/>"Photographs and maps enhance this solid first lesson about the ancients."<i>--</i><i>Booklist</i><br> <p/>"This is a superb introduction to the Greek world for beginning students, precise and stimulating without overwhelming students with too many details."--David Graf, University of Miami <p/>"A polished and informative work that will be useful for general readers and students."--Daniel Tompkins, Temple University <p/><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Thomas R. Martin</b> is professor of Classics at the College of the Holy Cross. His publications include <i>Herodotus and Sima Qian: The First Great Historians of Greece and China</i>, <i>Ancient Rome</i>, and, as co-author, <i>The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures.</i>
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