These Were the Greeks

This text acts as an introduction to Greek society. The 20 chapters examine the period from 1500 BC to Roman times, depicting the main events from the time of the Monoans and Mycenaeans through the Persian Wars and Alexander to the end of the Hellenistic period. Against this background, the authors explore many aspects of Greek social, domestic, political, religious and intellectual life. They also provide a vivid impression of the style and quality of Greek life by including extracts from Greek literature, as well as numerous maps and photographs.