""The Greeks: A Study of the Character and History of an Ancient Civilization"" by Humphrey Davy Findley Kitto is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Greek civilization. The book delves into the history, culture, art, philosophy, politics, and religion of the Greeks, providing a detailed and insightful analysis of their unique character and contributions to the world.Kitto begins by examining the origins of the Greeks and their early history, including their legendary heroes and the development of their city-states. ...
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""The Greeks: A Study of the Character and History of an Ancient Civilization"" by Humphrey Davy Findley Kitto is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Greek civilization. The book delves into the history, culture, art, philosophy, politics, and religion of the Greeks, providing a detailed and insightful analysis of their unique character and contributions to the world.Kitto begins by examining the origins of the Greeks and their early history, including their legendary heroes and the development of their city-states. He then explores the rise of Athens and Sparta, the Persian Wars, and the Golden Age of Athens under Pericles.The book also covers Greek art and architecture, including the Parthenon and other famous monuments, as well as the works of famous Greek writers such as Homer, Sophocles, and Plato. Kitto discusses the Greek approach to philosophy and science, including the works of Aristotle and the pre-Socratic philosophers.In addition, the book examines the role of religion in Greek society, including the worship of the Olympian gods and the mysteries of the Eleusinian cult. Kitto also discusses the Greek approach to politics, including the development of democracy in Athens and the concept of citizenship.Overall, ""The Greeks"" is a comprehensive and engaging study of one of the most influential civilizations in history. It provides readers with a deep understanding of the Greeks' unique character and their lasting contributions to Western culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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