Bibliograph

Hellenism;, the history of a civilization

Type

Label

Hellenism;, the history of a civilization

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hellenism;

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

401876

Sub title

the history of a civilization

Summary

Surveys Hellenism from its earliest beginnings at the end of the second millennium B.C. until its decline in the seventh century of the Christian era. A provocative analysis of the Greek ideal

Table Of Contents

The Plot of the Play -- The Physical Environment of the Hellenic Way of Life -- Responses to the Challenges of Anarchy and Stringency -- The Emancipation of Individuals by City-States -- The Response to the Challenge of Phoenician and Etruscan Competition in the West -- The Response to the Challenge of Persian Aggression from the East -- The Failure of Sparta and Athens to Establish Political Concord -- Macedon's Receptin of Hellenism and Opening Up of the East -- The Emancipation of Individual from City-States -- The Failure of Monarchy and Federation to Establish Political Concord -- Rome's Reception of Hellenism and Overthrow of the Balance of Power -- The Age of Agony -- The Augustan Peace and the Decay of the Hellenic Culture -- The Eastern Religions' Reception of Hellenism and Dissemination in the Hellenic World -- Christianity's Victory Over the Worship of the Hellenic World-State -- Hellenism's Collapse

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