The Oxford History of Greece & the Hellenistic World

Here is a superb introduction to the Hellenistic world, a period unparalleled for its brilliance in literature, philosophy, and the visual arts. The editors, thirty of the world's leading classicists, combine chapters on political and social history with sections on literature, philosophy, and the arts--and reinforce the historical framework with maps and historical charts--presenting the latest in modern scholarship through masterpieces of wit, brevity, and style. Together with hundreds of excellent illustrations, this book provides a provocative and entertaining window into our classical heritage.