The Greeks : an illustrated history

Cline, Diane Harris 1961- (author.). National Geographic Society (U.S.) (issuing body).

Summary: "Welcome to the birthplace of Western Civilization. This lavishly illustrated volume presents the people who brought us democracy, the Olympics, Socrates, and Alexander the Great. Discover ancient Greece through gripping stories and the latest archaeological findings. And celebrate the cultural, political, and scientific achievements that form the foundation of our society."--Provided by the publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781426216701
Physical Description: regular print
223 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps ; 26 cm.
Publisher: Washington, District of Columbia : National Geographic Society, 2016.
Copyright: ©2016.

Content descriptions

General Note:	At head of title: National Geographic Companion to the PBS series The Greeks.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Map: Overview of ancient Greece -- Chapter I: Dawn of the Greeks 6000-1177 B.C. -- Chapter II: Rise of the Greeks 1177-508 B.C. -- Chapter III: Bright, shining moment 508-323 B.C. -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Further reading -- Illustrations credit -- Index.