Brief History Of Greece: With Readings From Prominent Greek Historians (1883)

By Joel Dorman Steele

Book Overview

""Brief History of Greece: With Readings from Prominent Greek Historians"" is a book written by Joel Dorman Steele in 1883. The book provides a concise overview of the history of Greece, from its earliest civilizations to the modern era. It covers the major events and figures in Greek history, including the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and the rise of the Roman Empire.In addition to the historical narrative, the book also includes readings from prominent Greek historians such as Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon. These readings provide firsthand accounts of the events and people discussed in the book, giving readers a deeper understanding of the context and significance of these historical events.Overall, ""Brief History of Greece"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Greece and its impact on Western civilization. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, while also offering insights from some of the most important Greek historians of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166454746
• ISBN13: 9781166454746
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"