Covers the political, military, and social history of Greece from the Stone Age through the rise of Alexander the Great and the disintegration of his empire after his death

Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times

Arts & Photography

Martin, Thomas R.

History & Criticism

Yale University Press

This compact, comprehensive, and generously illustrated history of ancient Greece takes us from the Stone Age roots of Greek civilization to the early Hellenistic period following the death of Alexander the Great. Designed for nonspecialist readers, it will be a welcome and needed resource for all who wish to learn about this important subject.

Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times (Yale Nota Bene)

History

Ancient Civilizations

With commanding skill, Thomas R. Martin tells the remarkable and dramatic story of how a tiny, poor, and threatened settlement grew to become, during its height, the dominant power in the Mediterranean world for five hundred years. Encompassing the period from Rome's founding in the eighth century B.C. through Justinian's rule in the sixth century A.D., he offers a distinctive perspective on the Romans and their civilization by employing fundamental Roman values as a lens through which to view both their rise and spectacular fall.
Interweaving social, political, religious, and cultural history, Martin interprets the successes and failures of the Romans in war, political organization, quest for personal status, and in the integration of religious beliefs and practices with government. He focuses on the central role of social and moral values in determining individual conduct as well as decisions of state, from monarchy to republic to empire. Striving to reconstruct ancient history from the ground up, he includes frequent references to ancient texts and authors, encouraging readers to return to the primary sources. Comprehensive, concise, and accessible, this masterful account provides a unique window into Rome and its changing fortune.

Ancient Rome: From Romulus to Justinian

In this compact yet comprehensive history of ancient Greece, Thomas R. Martin brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century B.C. Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Martin integrates political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that will appeal to students and general readers alike. Now in its second edition, this classic work now features new maps and illustrations, a new introduction, and updates throughout. “A limpidly written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Greece and its civilizations from prehistory through the collapse of Alexander the Great’s empire. . . . A highly readable account of ancient Greece, particularly useful as an introductory or review text for the student or the general reader.”—Kirkus Reviews “A polished and informative work that will be useful for general readers and students.”—Daniel Tompkins, Temple University

Ancient Rome

A beautifully written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Rome from its founding in the eighth century BC through to Justinian in the sixth century CE. With commanding skill, Thomas R. Martin tells the remarkable and dramatic story of how a tiny, poor, and threatened settlement grew to become, during its height, the dominant power in the Mediterranean world for five hundred years. Encompassing the period from Rome's founding in the eighth century B.C. through Justinian's rule in the sixth century A.D., he offers a distinctive perspective on the Romans and their civilization by employing fundamental Roman values as a lens through which to view both their rise and spectacular fall.
Interweaving social, political, religious, and cultural history, Martin interprets the successes and failures of the Romans in war, political organization, quest for personal status, and in the integration of religious beliefs and practices with government. He focuses on the central role of social and moral values in determining individual conduct as well as decisions of state, from monarchy to republic to empire. Striving to reconstruct ancient history from the ground up, he includes frequent references to ancient texts and authors, encouraging readers to return to the primary sources. Comprehensive, concise, and accessible, this masterful account provides a unique window into Rome and its changing fortune.

Phocion: Good Citizen in a Divided Democracy (Ancient Lives)

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

"This is my favorite textbook. I like the way it uses chronology to make sense of a period. This approach does a much better job of showing students that important events were happening simultaneously with other important events, and it helps us to explain social, political, cultural, and economic relationships better. I thank the authors for their commitment and their stimulating ideas.' -- Maura O'Connor, University of Cincinnati

The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures, Vol. C: Since 1789

Hunt, Lynn

Rosenwein, Barbara H.

Smith, Bonnie G.

Hsia, R. Po-Chia

Bedford/St.Martin's

"This is my favorite textbook. I like the way it uses chronology to make sense of a period. This approach does a much better job of showing students that important events were happening simultaneously with other important events, and it helps us to explain social, political, cultural, and economic relationships better. I thank the authors for their commitment and their stimulating ideas.' -- Maura O'Connor, University of Cincinnati

The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures, Volume B: 1320-1830

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Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times

Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times

Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times (Yale Nota Bene)

Ancient Rome: From Romulus to Justinian

Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times

Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: From Romulus to Justinian

Phocion: Good Citizen in a Divided Democracy (Ancient Lives)

The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures, Vol. C: Since 1789

The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures, Volume B: 1320-1830