{"product_id":"greek-ancient-origins-stories-of-people-civilization-hardcover","title":"Greek Ancient Origins: Stories of People \u0026 Civilization - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLindsay Powell\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eJ. K. Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA striking companion volume to Greek Myths and Legends, exploring the ancient origins of Ancient Greek culture, from its tribal beginnings to its foundational impact on modern life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGorgeous Collector's Edition. The period of the first Ancient Greek peoples, the Mycenaean civilization, from the 1700s BCE, through to the Greek Dark Ages and the rise of Classical Antiquity more than a thousand years later is one of profound significance for Western modes of thought. The first cities, works of art, the stories of Olympic Gods and heroic warriors in classical literature find their origins in the traditions of this era. This new book is the perfect companion to \u003ci\u003eGreek Myths \u0026amp; Legends\u003c\/i\u003e in the same series of beautiful Collector's Editions, and sits alongside the other great cultures of the early world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlame Tree Collector's Editions\u003c\/b\u003e present the foundations of speculative fiction: authors, myths, tales and history without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new Introduction and a Glossary of Terms or lists of Ancient Leaders.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindsay Powell \u003c\/b\u003e(Introduction, editor) is a historian and author. He writes about conflicts, commanders and campaigns of the Late Roman Republic and Early Roman Empire. He edited, and wrote the introduction for, the volumes \u003ci\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHannibal of Carthage\u003c\/i\u003e in the Myths \u0026amp; Legends series for Flame Tree Publishing. His critically acclaimed books include the biographies \u003ci\u003eMarcus Agrippa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEager for Glory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGermanicus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBar Kokhba\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the military histories \u003ci\u003eAugustus at War\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRoman Soldier versus Germanic Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e1st Century AD\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bar Kokhba War, AD 132-136\u003c\/i\u003e. He is news editor of \u003ci\u003eAncient History\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAncient Warfare\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. His articles have also appeared in \u003ci\u003eMilitary History, Strategy and Tactics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDesperta Ferro\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. Lindsay is a regular guest on the \u003ci\u003eAncient Warfare\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHistory Hit\u003c\/i\u003e podcasts. He is a 10-year veteran of the Ermine Street Guard, the world's leading Roman army re-enactment society. He has a BSc (Hons) in managerial and administrative studies from Aston University, England. He divides his time between Austin, Texas and Wokingham, England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGeneral Editor \u003cb\u003eJ.K. Jackson \u003c\/b\u003ehas written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 8.77 x 4.72 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 29, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764861960480,"sku":"9781804175774","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3bad19d1e0b31127c7dfa55c3ac08f1f.webp?v=1780256765","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/greek-ancient-origins-stories-of-people-civilization-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}