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100 1 _aWillson, Marcius,
_d1813-1905
245 1 0 _aMosaics of Grecian History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-01
508 _aRobert J. Hall
520 _a"Mosaics of Grecian History" by Marcius Willson and Robert Pierpont Wilson is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The authors aim to provide a trustworthy and engaging narrative about Greece, addressing a broad audience beyond just scholars or students. Rather than relying solely on formal historical texts, the authors believe that history should be presented in a way that resonates with the general populace, intertwining facts with myth and poetic illustration to enhance interest. The opening of the work establishes the authors' intention to make Greek history accessible and enjoyable to readers of all backgrounds. They critique standard historical texts for being overly dry and inaccessible and assert that a more lively approach, which incorporates elements of mythology and poetry, would engage readers more effectively. The authors also provide a brief overview of significant historical accounts that have previously been published, emphasizing their scope and style, and paving the way for their own unique perspective on Grecian history to unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreece -- History
700 1 _aWilson, Robert Pierpont
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6841
999 _c48837
_d48837