A History Of Greece: From The Earliest Period To The Close Of The Generation Contemporary With Alexander The Great (Volume I)

A masterly account of ancient Greece that balances narrative sweep with analytical rigour. History alive in crisp prose. George Grote's A History of Greece charts the development of Hellenic civilisation from its earliest institutions to the generation that met Alexander, offering a singular blend of storytelling and critical commentary. This classical civilisation book guides readers through the political dramas of fifth century Greece, the strategic and moral dimensions captured in Pelopo...