Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander

Download or read book Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander written by Joseph Roisman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-19 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With fresh, new translations and extensive introductions and annotations, this sourcebook provides an inclusive and integrated view of Greek history, from Homer to Alexander the Great. New translations of original sources are contextualized by insightful introductions and annotations Includes a range of literary, artistic and material evidence from the Homeric, Archaic and Classical Ages Focuses on important developments as well as specific themes to create an integrated perspective on the period Links the political and social history of the Greeks to their intellectual accomplishments Includes an up-to-date bibliography of seminal scholarship An accompanying website offers additional evidence and explanations, as well as links to useful online resources