Summary
Michael Grant: The Birth of European Civilization. Greece and Rome
727 illustrations: 226 color pictures, 246 black and white pictures, 255 drawings, maps and tables
Through a deliberate selection of documents, the authors tried to convey to us in a small space - in just one book - what is called the "Greek miracle" in the history of culture. Leading us through the living world of myths and from the first settlements and the birth of a new world in city-states to the golden age of Greece, they, with the help of extraordinary illustrations, enable us to understand and feel the deep harmony and freshness of an art that never seems to grow old.
Introduction, The Creation of Greece, The painful birth of a new world - the struggle of city-states, The Voice of Greece - the first great literature that developed, Spiritual Revolution - old gods and new reason, Sublime achievement - art and architecture of ancient Greece, Life in ancient times - everyday life of Greece and Rome, World city - from the seven hills beside the Tiber to world domination, Poetry, prose and oratory - the wealth of the Roman language, Own paths - art and architecture of the world empire, Towards the city of God - from the ancient to the medieval world: a bridge of faith, Selected bibliography, Chronology of Greek history, Chronology of Roman history, List and sources of illustrations, Index of names and concepts
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