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W. E. Gladstone

9781330708361: Archaic Greece and the East (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330708369 ISBN 13 : 9781330708361

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Explore how the East shaped early Greece, from epic poetry to daily life.

This classic examination traces the deep links between Achaian myths and eastern ideas, showing how Homer’s worlds blend Greek imagination with Phoenician and Mesopotamian influences. It reads the poems for clues about art, technology, religion, and social norms that arrived from beyond the Aegean coast, shaping heroes, gods, and the tools of life.

Delving into characters like Achilles and Odysseus, the work highlights how craft, navigation, and metalwork reflect broader cultural exchanges. It asks what the poems reveal about ancient trade, travel, and the myths that traveled with them, offering a carefully argued perspective on when Greek culture borrowed and how it improved on its sources.

Connections between epic figures and Eastern crafts, including metalwork and textiles.

How the Phoenician world influenced Greek art, ships, and tools of daily life.

Evidence for a broader East–West cultural exchange in religion, mythology, and morality.

Arguments about the origins of social practices and institutions in Archaic Greece.

Ideal for readers curious about the roots of Greek culture and the ways ancient civilizations shared ideas across the Mediterranean.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330708369
ISBN 13: 9781330708361
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 42
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Archaic Greece and the East (Classic Reprint)

W. E. Gladstone

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1330708369 ISBN 13 : 9781330708361

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the development of Greek arts and society after the influx of Eastern knowledge in trade and through migration. The author presents a detailed overview of ancient Greek life and religion as detailed in Homer's poems, and speculates on the likelihood that much of early Greek culture, particularly their manner of governance, developed as a response to the influence of a highly-developed pre-existent Eastern power. The book delves into the historical context of the period, exploring the intricate relationship between the East and the West in the early stages of Greek civilization, and highlighting the significance of these influences on the broader development of Western history. The author's thoughtful insights and wide-ranging knowledge make this book an alluring resource for anyone seeking to understand the origins and influences of Greek culture and the interconnectedness of the broader Mediterranean area in the ancient world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330708361_0

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