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A Superior Overview of Greek History,
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This review is from: The Oxford History of the Classical World: Greece and the Hellenistic World (Paperback)
The best aspect of this book on Greek history is its comprehensive treatment of all aspects of Greek life. Literature, politics, religion, etc. are all covered in this book. My favorite sections dealt with how the Greeks socialized through organizations such as the Gymnasion and the Prytany. It really showed how the Greeks were devoted to the polis and how they were required to be very social creatures from cradle to grave. A serious problem of the book is tendencies by some of the authors to write in a style that is not user friendly. Also, a background in Greek history is required to recognize names and places. Without that you will be lost. Don't buy it unless you are really interested in Greek culture.
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The Oxford History of the Classical World: Greece and the Hellenistic World by John Boardman (Paperback - November 10, 1988)
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