The Oxford History Of The Classical World by John Boardman, Jasper Griffin and Oswyn Murray (Color Illustrated)

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“The Oxford History of the Classical World” is a comprehensive reference work edited by John Boardman, Jasper Griffin, and Oswyn Murray. It was first published in 1986 and provides an authoritative overview of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, covering a vast span of time from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire.

The book is divided into three main sections:

1. “Greece and the Hellenistic World”: This section examines the history, culture, and achievements of ancient Greece, including its political systems, literature, philosophy, art, and architecture. It also covers the Hellenistic period, which followed the conquests of Alexander the Great and saw the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world.

2. “The Roman Republic and Empire”: This section focuses on the rise and fall of the Roman Republic and the subsequent establishment of the Roman Empire. It explores topics such as Roman government and society, military conquests, law and administration, literature and philosophy, and the cultural and religious life of the Roman world.

3. “The Legacy of Rome”: The final section examines the enduring influence of classical civilization on subsequent Western history and culture. It discusses the reception of classical ideas and values during the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern era, as well as the ongoing study and interpretation of classical texts and artifacts.

“The Oxford History of the Classical World” is widely regarded as a standard reference work in the field of classical studies. It offers both scholars and general readers a comprehensive and accessible overview of the rich and complex civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.