A Synoptic History of Classical Rhetoric

by James J. Murphy, Richard A Katula, Michael Hoppmann, et al.

Book Overview

The purpose of history is to help people understand the present by providing a sense of continuity to their lives. The history of western civilization begins in Ancient Greece. So much of what we observe around us -- art, architecture, poetry, drama, and political systems -- is derived from the Greeks. Even religious beliefs and beliefs about the solar system emanate from the writings of Greek and Roman philosophers. Writing itself is a phenomenon...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1880393190
• ISBN13: 9781880393192
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

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