Greece in the Making 1200-479 BC (The Routledge History of the Ancient World) [Hardcover]

Robin Osborne (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 041503583X | ISBN-13: 978-0415035835 | Publication Date: October 21, 1996 | Edition: 1

Richly illustrated and with new information which gives access to the latest scholarship on the subject, Greece in the Making, 1200–479 BC shows how to write a history of this period, and the insights that can be gained by doing so.

The latest volume in The Routledge History of the Ancient World series, presents a successful history of Greece in a field that is dependent on stories the Greeks told about their past.

Robin Osborne goes beyond tradition and explores the literature, art and archaeology of the period.

As an introduction to Greek history, and as a resource for degree course studies, Greece in the Making, 1200–479 BC is an essential read for all students of classical studies and those interested in the fascinating history of Greece.

Editorial Reviews

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It is nicely illustrated. On the whole, it is very informative and clearly written account of early Greece, reflecting the most recent scholarship.
–The Journal of Indo-European Studies

...Osborne's provocative approach to many of the broad-ranging problems of political structure and class conflict in early Greece make for stimulating reading, and it is hard to see how Osborne's views could have been presented in a format other than a general historical survey. His book is sure to draw renewed attention to this most fascinating period of ancient Greece
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–Bryn Mawr Classical Review

This is a major accomplishment, with rich, bibliographic essays to complement an instructive and fascinating text
Religious Studies Review.

About the Author

Robin Osborne is Lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Oxford and Fellow and Tutor of Corpus Christi College. He is the author of Demos: The Discovery of Classical Attika (1985) and Classical Landscape with Figures: The Ancient Greek City and its Countryside (1987).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (October 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 041503583X
• ISBN-13: 978-0415035835
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,762,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction, January 27, 2008

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Steve Jackson "stevejackson100atyahoocom" (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greece in the Making 1200-479 BC (The Routledge History of the Ancient World) (Hardcover)

Robin Osborne's Greece in the Making is a generally excellent, albeit somewhat advanced, introduction to Greek history. The book is well written and clearly organized, but I would caution that it might be a bit difficult and off-putting for those without a basic knowledge of the subject matter. A few topics are introduced in a manner that suggests Osborne believes his readers already know what he is talking about.

There are also some lengthy charts on matters such as when coinage was introduced in various cities which make the book slow going at places. On the positive side there are plenty of maps, photos and excerpts from literary works and inscriptions.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction, December 17, 2007

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H. D. Alba - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greece in the Making 1200-479 BC (The Routledge History of the Ancient World) (Hardcover)

A good introduction to the Greek world. I like the balance between detail and general views of the making of the Greek culture. Maybe a different organization of the book would have helped, but at the end it is more a matter of taste if the info is there and is delivered clearly.