This book provides a critical analysis of the relationship between the ancient Greeks and the 'barbarians' who were considered their 'others'. The author explores the historical, cultural, and political factors that contributed to the Greek perception of barbarians, and traces the evolution of this concept from its roots in ancient Greece to its influence on modern Western societies. This is an important resource for scholars studying classics, history, and anthropology. This work has been selected by scholars as being ...
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This book provides a critical analysis of the relationship between the ancient Greeks and the 'barbarians' who were considered their 'others'. The author explores the historical, cultural, and political factors that contributed to the Greek perception of barbarians, and traces the evolution of this concept from its roots in ancient Greece to its influence on modern Western societies. This is an important resource for scholars studying classics, history, and anthropology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Bumped corners. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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None. Very Good Indeed. A first edition of J A K Thomson's 'Greeks & Barbarians'. This copy is in the publisher's original cloth binding, with gilt detailing to the spine. A highly regarded scholar of classical history and literature, Thomson was professor emeritus of classics at King's College, London until his death in 1959. Thomson wrote many other works on the subject of the classics, both in relation to history and literature: 'Shakespeare and the Classics' 'The Greek Tradition' 'Classical Influences on English Prose' In a cloth binding. Externally, smart with light fading to spine. Bumping to spine. Light browning to free-endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean and uncut. Very Good Indeed.
