Understand Greek Civilization introduces you to this extraordinary time in history. It begins with a tour of Greece and uses real sights that you can visit today as a starting point for discussions of all aspects of Greek life.

Table of Contents

• Meet the Author
• In One Minute
• Introduction
• 1 Orientation: Locating the Greeks in Space and Time
• 2 Pre-Classical Origins – Mycenae and Pylos
• 3 Cult and Religion – Olympia and Delphi
• 4 Early Philosophy – Ionia
• 5 The Fifth Century – Sparta
• 6 Imperialism and War – Athens
• 7 The Fourth Century – Epidaurus and its theatre
• 8 Hellenistic Civilization – Alexandria
• 9 The Legacy of Greek Civilization – Byzantium
• 10 Taking it Further