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Stefania Ratto
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Description for Greece
Paperback. Considers the civilization of ancient Greece, including Magna Graecia's colonial expansion. This book features color photographs and text, and offers views of various aspects of ancient Greek life, from the material needs of the people to their artistic culture, and from political and administrative organization to the religious cults. Series: Dictionaries of Civilization. Num Pages: 384 pages, 323 color illustrations, 18 b/w photographs, 19 line illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; GBC; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 136 x 28. Weight in Grams: 688.
This gorgeously illustrated, compact volume considers the entire civilization of ancient Greece, including Magna Graecia's colonial expansion. In color photographs and text, the book offers views of virtually all aspects of ancient Greek life, from the material needs of the people to their artistic culture, from political and administrative organization to the religious cults, and from urban structures to architectural typologies. Archaeologist Stefania Ratto has infused the commentary with accurate, well-informed, and up-to-date scholarship while keeping it lively and accessible, and the clarity of the book's design makes Greece an attractive and inviting introduction to the classical period. A fantastic ... Read more
This gorgeously illustrated, compact volume considers the entire civilization of ancient Greece, including Magna Graecia's colonial expansion. In color photographs and text, the book offers views of virtually all aspects of ancient Greek life, from the material needs of the people to their artistic culture, from political and administrative organization to the religious cults, and from urban structures to architectural typologies. Archaeologist Stefania Ratto has infused the commentary with accurate, well-informed, and up-to-date scholarship while keeping it lively and accessible, and the clarity of the book's design makes Greece an attractive and inviting introduction to the classical period. A fantastic ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Dictionaries of Civilization
Condition
New
Weight
688g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520256477
SKU
V9780520256477
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About Stefania Ratto
Stefania Ratto holds a degree in archaeology of Magna Graecia from the University of Turin, Italy, and a master's degree in classical archaeology from the University of Lecce, Italy.
Reviews for Greece
Compact, interesting and well written. European Legacy