000 02717cam a22003613u 4500
001 55792
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134303.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a21016396
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aDF
100 1 _aThomson, J. A. K.
_q(James Alexander Kerr),
_d1879-1959
245 1 0 _aGreeks & Barbarians
246 1 _aGreeks and Barbarians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-10-22
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Greeks & Barbarians" by J. A. K. Thomson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the ancient Greek civilization and its perception of "Barbarians," delving into the cultural and historical contrasts that defined the Greek identity. Thomson presents a nuanced analysis of how the Greeks understood themselves in relation to the diverse peoples they encountered, ultimately arguing that the tension between Hellenism and barbarism was pivotal in shaping Greek culture and thought. The opening of the work lays the foundation for this exploration, beginning with a historical narrative detailing the origins of the Ionians, who migrated from the Peloponnesian coast to the shores of Asia Minor. Thomson discusses how this movement was both a flight from the invading Dorians and a resurgence of a once-vibrant culture, emphasizing the role of geography and the surrounding populations in shaping the Ionians’ identity. He outlines the complex relationship between the Greeks and the native Carians, suggesting that the Greeks' attempts to assert their civilization were continually challenged by the presence of these "Barbarians." As he sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Greek identity, Thomson hints at the rich cultural tapestry that emerges from this conflict, hinting at themes of survival, cultural exchange, and the transformative power of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHellenism
653 _aNational characteristics, Greek (Ancient)
653 _aComparative literature -- Greek and modern
653 _aComparative literature -- Modern and Greek
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55792
999 _c96623
_d96623