Greek People [Paperback]

Robert B. Kebric (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997 | ISBN-10: 1559346450 | ISBN-13: 978-1559346450 | Edition: 2nd

Greek People, Second Edition, is an insightful introduction to the world of ancient Greece from Homer to the Hellenistic Age. Extracts from original sources such as Hesiod, the lyric poets, Herodotus, and records from the Athenian law courts profile a wide variety of Greek people - some famous, many little known but well worth singling out. The second edition includes an improved and expanded illustration program, an extensive updated bibliography, additional and redrawn maps, and new material on Alexander and Philip, married life, women, Greek humor, and views on old age in ancient Greek society.

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About the Author

Professor Robert B. Kebric teaches Greek and Roman History, History of the Olympic Games, and the Humanities at the University of Louisville. He is the author of a number of books and articles, including Greek People, and the companion volume of Roman People. He was born in Palo Alto, California, and attended the University of Southern California, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa and a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from Binghamton University in New York. He has been a historical consultant to Time-Life Books and is a published photographer. He has directed and taught programs of study in Greece, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, and Israel, and spends extended periods in England, Australia, and Hawaii. He lives with his wife, Judith Hartung Kebric, and four basenjis in Louisville, Kentucky. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co; 2nd edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559346450
• ISBN-13: 978-1559346450
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,987,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Riveting and Powerful, February 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Greek People (Paperback)

Nothing compares to this excellent book on early Greek culture. Greek history has never been so interestingly written. This book depicts the origins of our modern society. It kept me up all night!

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Riveting and Powerful, February 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Greek People (Paperback)

Nothing compares to this excellent book on early Greek culture. Greek history has never been so interestingly written. This book depicts the origins of our modern society. It kept me up all night!

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Litterature, February 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Greek People (Paperback)

Greek History at its best. The author hit the jackpot with this book.I usually hate history books, but this one is very interesting. Rich Kurban and Harry Grivakis would love it. Even the great historian Brent Clef would enjoy it.Nothing compares to Homer's Odyssy or Illiad, except maybe The Snake, by Them Fakanegaz.