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100 1 _aMills, Dorothy
245 1 4 _aThe book of the ancient Greeks :
_bAn introduction to the history and civilization of Greece from the coming of the Greeks to the conquest of Corinth by Rome in 146 B.C.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-26
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"The Book of the Ancient Greeks" by Dorothy Mills is an introductory historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the history and civilization of Greece, encompassing the period from the arrival of the Greeks to the Roman conquest of Corinth in 146 B.C. The book explores significant aspects of Greek culture, including politics, literature, and art, aiming to illuminate the spirit that characterized this influential civilization. At the start of the book, Mills provides a preface explaining her intent to create a compelling introduction to Greek history and culture, emphasizing the complex interplay between political developments, literature, and artistic achievements. She highlights how various elements of Greek life, such as the Aegean civilization and the historical context of prominent figures like Minos and Theseus, contribute to our understanding of ancient Greek society. The opening chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of legendary places like Crete and the archaeological significance in revealing ancient practices while connecting them to the broader narrative of Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1925
653 _aGreece -- History -- To 146 B.C.
653 _aGreece -- Civilization -- To 146 B.C.
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/the-book-of-the-ancient-greeks
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68180
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