The Western Greeks: Classical civilization in the Western Mediterranean
The Western Greeks: Classical Civilization in the Western Mediterranean is a book by Giovanni Pugliese Carratelli that was published in 1996. The book was a celebration of a major exhibition held at the Palazzo Grassi in Venice that same year.
The book is about the classical civilization of the Western Greeks in the Western Mediterranean. The classical period of ancient Greece is generally considered to be the foundation of Western civilization.
The Greeks made many contributions to Western civilization, including:
Philosophy: The Greeks made important contributions to philosophy.
Mathematics: The Greeks made important contributions to mathematics.
Astronomy: The Greeks made important contributions to astronomy.
Medicine: The Greeks made important contributions to medicine.
Literature and theater: The Greeks were known for their literature and theater, which influenced modern drama.
Sculpture and architecture: The Greeks were known for their sophisticated sculpture and architecture.
Democracy: The Greek city-state of Athens developed the first democracy.
The Roman Empire was greatly influenced by classical Greek culture. The Roman Empire then carried a version of this culture to many parts of Europe and the Mediterranean region.
By Giovanni Pugliese Carratelli
Hardback
Very Good Used Condition - see Images. Please Note: The Book is in Excellent Condition its only the Dust Jacket that has damage - see images
