Explore the World of the Greeks: History, Culture, and Society (2nd Edition).mobi
# The Greeks: History, Culture, and Society (2nd Edition).mobi ## Introduction - What is the book about and who are the authors? - Why is it important to study ancient Greece and its civilization? - What are the main features and themes of the book? ## Chapter 1: A Small Far-Off Land - How did geography shape the development of Greek culture and society? - What were the main sources of evidence for prehistoric Greece? - How did the Minoans and Mycenaeans influence Greek history and culture? ## Chapter 2: The Dark Age - What caused the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization and what were its consequences? - How did the Greeks adapt to the new conditions of the Dark Age? - What were the main achievements and innovations of the Dark Age? ## Chapter 3: The Archaic Age - How did the Greeks emerge from the Dark Age and form city-states (poleis)? - What were the main social, political, and economic changes in the Archaic Age? - How did the Greeks interact with other cultures in the Mediterranean and beyond? ## Chapter 4: Sparta - What were the origins and characteristics of Sparta and its society? - How did Sparta become a dominant military power in Greece? - What were the strengths and weaknesses of Sparta's system? ## Chapter 5: The Growth of Athens - What were the origins and characteristics of Athens and its society? - How did Athens develop its democracy and culture in the Archaic Age? - What were the challenges and opportunities that Athens faced in the 6th century BC? ## Chapter 6: The Rivalries of the Greek City-States and the Growth of Athenian Democracy - How did the Persian Wars affect the balance of power among the Greek city-states? - How did Athens create and lead the Delian League? - How did Athenian democracy reach its peak under Pericles? ## Chapter 7: Greece on the Eve of the Peloponnesian War - What were the main causes and consequences of the Peloponnesian War? - How did Athens and Sparta differ in their strategies and tactics? - How did the war affect Greek society, culture, and values? ## Chapter 8: The Fourth Century: Changing Times - How did the Peloponnesian War end and what were its aftermaths? - How did new political and philosophical movements emerge in the 4th century BC? - How did Macedonia rise to power under Philip II and Alexander III? ## Chapter 9: Alexander the Great - What were the motives and achievements of Alexander's conquests? - How did Alexander spread Greek culture and influence throughout his empire? - What were the challenges and problems that Alexander faced in his reign? ## Chapter 10: The Hellenistic World - How did Alexander's empire break up after his death and what were the main successor kingdoms? - How did Hellenistic culture differ from classical Greek culture? - What were the main achievements and innovations of Hellenistic science, art, literature, and philosophy? ## Chapter 11: Rome and Greece - How did Rome come into contact with Greece and what were its motives for expansion? - How did Rome conquer and rule over Greece and its territories? - How did Rome adopt and adapt Greek culture and influence? ## Conclusion - What are the main lessons and insights that we can learn from studying ancient Greece and its civilization? - How does ancient Greece relate to our modern world and its challenges? - What are some of the open questions and debates that remain about ancient Greece? ## FAQs - Q: Who are Ian Morris and Barry B. Powell, and what are their qualifications for writing this book? - A: Ian Morris is a professor of classics and history at Stanford University, where he teaches courses on ancient empires and Greek history. He has written or edited nine books on ancient history and archaeology, including Why the West Rules ... For Now (2010). Barry B. Powell is a professor emeritus of classics at University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he taught courses on ancient civilization and myth. He has written or edited several books on ancient literature and culture, including Classical Myth (2008) and Homer (2007). - Q: What is .mobi format, and how can I read this book on my device? - A: .mobi is a file format for e-books that can be read on devices that support the Kindle app, such as Amazon Kindle, Fire tablets, and smartphones. You can also use other e-book readers or software that can open .mobi files, such as Calibre, FBReader, or Mobipocket Reader. - Q: How can I access the sources and references that the authors use in this book? - A: The book has a bibliography at the end of each chapter, where you can find the full citations of the books, articles, and websites that the authors consulted. You can also use the index at the end of the book to look up specific topics, names, and terms that are mentioned in the text. - Q: How can I test my knowledge and understanding of the material covered in this book? - A: The book has a set of review questions and critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, where you can check your comprehension and apply your skills. You can also use online resources such as Quizlet or Kahoot to create flashcards and quizzes based on the book's content. - Q: How can I learn more about ancient Greece and its civilization beyond this book? - A: There are many ways to explore and enjoy ancient Greece and its legacy, such as visiting museums and archaeological sites, watching documentaries and movies, reading novels and poems, playing games and puzzles, and joining online communities and forums. You can also take online courses or enroll in local classes that offer more in-depth and specialized studies of ancient Greece.
The Greeks: History, Culture, And Society (2nd Edition).mobi
71b2f0854b