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Until quite recently, it has been the accepted view that the Archaic period of Greek history was by definition merely a prelude to the Oassical period, an era regarded as unsurpassed in its literary, intellectual, artistic, and political achievements. Lately, however, ancient historians and Classical archaeologists have undertaken a major reappraisal of their subject, one result of which has been a broadening view of the Archaic period and its importance to the history of Greece. In this first major book on Archaic Greece to be written by an archaeologist, Professor Snodgrass shows how the supremacy of Classical Greece would have been impossible without the preceding centuries of the Archaic period. The intellectual revolution which divided the Archaic period from the Oassical transformed something remarkable into something unique. But there was an earlier revolution, a 'structural revolution,' which took place not merely within the Archaic period, but at its beginning. It had farreaching effects: it established the economic basis of Greek society, as well as the main outlines of its social framework; it drew the political map of the Greek world in a form that was to endure for four centuries; it set up, with even greater permanence, the forms of state that were to determine Greek political history; it provided the interests and goals, not merely for Greek but for Western art as a whole, which were to be pursued over the next two and a half millennia; it gave Greece in the Homeric epics an ideal of behavior and a memento of past glory to sustain it; it provided much of the basis of Greek religion; and it furnished many lesser things, among them the means for Greek society to defend its independence militarily. It is doubtful whether, before or since, all these features have ever come about in one conn try with such concertedness and such speed. Archaic Greece gives a broader cultural history of the period than has hitherto been attempted, and Professor Snodgrass shows that it can be seen, for perhaps the first time, as a complete episode in its own right. His fresh and personal approach to his subject, together with the book's superb illustrations, will ensure a wide audience.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Archaic Greece: The Age of Experiment'? A: The book primarily examines the Archaic period of Greek history, challenging the traditional view that it was merely a prelude to the Classical period, and highlights its significant contributions to Greek culture, society, and politics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Anthony M. Snodgrass, a noted archaeologist with expertise in ancient Greece.
- Q: How many pages does 'Archaic Greece: The Age of Experiment' have? A: The book contains a total of 263 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Archaic Greece: The Age of Experiment' published? A: It was published on April 18, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Greek history? A: Yes, the book is written in a manner that is accessible to readers who may be new to Greek history, providing a broader cultural context and illustrations to enhance understanding.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Archaic Greece: The Age of Experiment'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the economic and social structures of Archaic Greece, the political landscape, and the cultural developments that laid the groundwork for Classical Greece.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book features superb illustrations that complement the text and provide visual context to the historical narrative.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of the Archaic period on Western art? A: Yes, it addresses how the Archaic period established foundational interests and goals for Western art that have persisted for over two millennia.