History of the Greek and Roman World (Routledge Revivals)

<p><em>A History of the Greek and Roman World</em> first published in 1926 presents the story of Graeco-Roman antiquity from its earliest recorded origins to the height of the Roman <i>imperium</i>. It aims to bring into prominence the internal dynamism - political cultural intellectual and aesthetic – which animated the ancient peoples at different periods of their history and to draw attention to the physical socio-economic and religious conditions under which they lived. </p><p>Written in a style which will likely be unfamiliar to modern readers Grundy’s historical portrait is painted with broad brush-strokes offering not only compelling narrative but also incisive commentary on the individuals and societies which occupy the foreground. <i>A History of the Greek and Roman World </i>will be of interest for the general enthusiast as well as students who may value such a radically different approach to the interpretation of antiquity compared to the conventions which prevail amongst contemporary scholars.</p>