Goldsmith's History Of Greece V1-2 (1804) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120251039)

Goldsmith's History of Greece is a two-volume book written by Oliver Goldsmith and published in 1804. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of ancient Greece, covering the period from its early beginnings to the Hellenistic period.The first volume of the book covers the early history of Greece, including its mythology, religion, and early political systems. It then moves on to cover the rise of Athens and Sparta, the Persian Wars, and the Peloponnesian War. The second volume covers the conquests of Alexander the Great and the subsequent Hellenistic period, including the rise of Rome and the eventual decline of Greek civilization.Throughout the book, Goldsmith provides detailed descriptions of the major events and personalities of Greek history, as well as insights into the culture and society of the time. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the geography and context of the events he describes.Overall, Goldsmith's History of Greece is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and culture, providing a detailed and engaging overview of one of the most important civilizations in human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Oliver Goldsmith
ISBN-10: 1120251036
ISBN-13: 9781120251039
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 378
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d