The Ancient World
A Beginning

Originally published in 1935, this book presents an introductory guide to the ancient Mediterranean and its history.

T. R. Glover (Author)

9781107695634, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 October 2014

416 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 cm, 0.41 kg

Originally published in 1935, this book presents an introductory guide to the ancient Mediterranean and its history. Glover covers the history of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, as well as the art of both civilizations and a brief view into the everyday life of the people living under the Roman Empire's dominion. Maps, illustrations and photographs of relevant artefacts and locations are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world or the history of classical education.

Preface
1. Geography and history
2. City and story
3. The early Greek world
4. The world eastward
5. Wars of Greeks and Persians
6. The Greek city
7. The divided Greek world
8. The early Roman world
9. The Jews
10. Alexander
11. The Hellenistic world
12. Greek, Roman and Carthaginian
13. A century of change
14. Caesar and Augustus
15. The Christian church in the Roman Empire
16. The Roman Empire
Table of dates
Index.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]