History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great, Vol I
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John Bagnell Bury's "History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great" is a comprehensive and highly regarded account of classical Greek history. It covers the period from the earliest known Greek civilizations through the conquests of Alexander the Great, encompassing the Archaic Period, the Persian Wars, the Golden Age of Athens, the Peloponnesian War, and the rise of Macedon. Bury's work is notable for its clear and engaging writing style, its thoroughness in covering political, military, social, and cultural aspects of Greek history, and its balanced and insightful interpretations. This classic work continues to be a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient Greece.Book Details
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John Bagnell Bury
Ireland, Italy
John Bagnell Bury was an Anglo-Irish historian, classical scholar, Medieval Roman historian and philologist. He objected to the label "Byzantinist" explicitly in the preface to the 1889 edition of his...
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