a brief history of ancient greece by sarah pomeroy

I learned a lot about Greek history and culture that I had not had any idea about previously, and I was very fascinated to learn about the political legacy of ancient Greece and also some of their rather unique cultural values, such as the huge emphasis on the individual, on personal freedom and autonomy, competitiveness, and how that played out in the creation of hundreds of tiny poleis and their constant wars and squabblings with each other. I felt like the book was well written, with good detail but without being overwhelming, and I was pleased and satisfied with this book. This was a very good history of ancient Greece, with a particular emphasis on politics, culture, and social history as mentioned in the subtitle. * New! A Companion Website featuring chapter summaries, self-quizzes, discussion questions, flashcards of key terms, maps, a pronunciation guide, links to useful websites, and a film and television guide * Key terms (boldfaced at their first appearance) and an extensive glossary * Excerpts from ancient documents, selective recommendations for further reading, and a timeline and general introduction that provide a bird's-eye view of Greek history * Uniquely in-depth coverage of social and cultural topics including women and family life, material culture, religion, law, homosexuality, slavery, athletics, and life in the countryside * New! A revised art program that includes two eight-page color inserts (one new to this edition), 180 black-and-white photos and line drawings, and eighteen maps * New! Extensively revised coverage of early Greece by new coauthor David Tandy Written by five leading authorities on the classical world, this captivating study covers the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era. Revised and updated throughout, the third edition of Ancient Greece presents the political, social, cultural, and economic history and civilization of ancient Greece in all its complexity and variety.

A brief history of ancient greece by sarah pomeroy