The Legacy of Greece

By Richard Winn Livingstone and Richard Livingstone

Book Overview

The Legacy of Greece by R. W. Livingstone is a comprehensive exploration of the impact of ancient Greek civilization on the modern world. The book covers a wide range of topics, including philosophy, politics, art, literature, and science, and examines the ways in which Greek ideas and innovations have shaped Western culture. Livingstone provides a detailed analysis of key figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and discusses their contributions to fields such as ethics, logic, and metaphysics. He also explores the development of democracy in Athens, the legacy of Greek drama, and the influence of Greek mythology on modern literature and popular culture. The Legacy of Greece is a fascinating and informative study of one of the most influential civilizations in human history, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of Western culture.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163379301
• ISBN13: 9781163379301
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"