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The history of antiquity (Volume IV)

The history of antiquity (Volume IV)

Abbott, Evelyn

Paperback

ArchaeologyAncient History GeneralBritish History

ISBN10: 9389169631
ISBN13: 9789389169638
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 29 2019
Pages: 570
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.27 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Antiquity is not remote; it is foundational. History turns on small hinges. The History of Antiquity (Volume IV) brings Evelyn Abbott's steady, intelligent gaze to the classical antiquity period, where ideas of law, citizenship, empire, and culture took the shapes we still recognise. Written in the spirit of Victorian classical scholarship yet strikingly readable, this volume belongs to a landmark multi-volume history series that treats the Mediterranean ancient world as a living, connected stage. Abbott offers an academic ancient history approach without the chill of jargon: a classical civilisation survey attentive to institutions, belief, power, and the pressures that forged ancient world empires. Readers drawn to ancient Greece and Rome will appreciate the careful framing of events within wider patterns, while students and enthusiasts will value it as a reliable history reference collection for college classics reading, and as a companion to the classical studies textbook tradition. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are building a complete multi-volume set for your shelves or returning to the classics for pleasure, Volume IV stands as a thoughtful, enduring piece of serious historical writing.

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