Grade 5 Up.This fact-filled, accessible revision of the excellent 1995
edition provides new material for researchers and general readers.
It offers a comprehensive investigation of ancient Greece, from the dawning
of Minoan civilization to the conquest of Rome.2000 years of a remarkable
civilization that left an indelible imprint on human history. The original
format of this volume has not changed, but many of the alphabetical articles
have been updated and rewritten.

New and expanded material includes pieces on Aesop, architecture, black
peoples, Euripides, Jews, magic, land warfare, the climate and landscape of
Greece, and wine. In addition, there are modern transliterations of ancient
Greek (e.g., Hephaistos instead of Hephaestus), and a bibliography after
each entry. Accurate cross-references, an information-packed time line, and
a thorough index add to the volume's usefulness. The black-and-white maps,
photographs, and illustrations are all high quality. This is a first-rate
purchase for libraries on a topic of endless inquiry and fascination..Hillary
Jan Donitz-Goldstein, formerly at New York Public Library

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