Egypt, Greece, and Rome

Egypt, Greece, & Rome Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean

Oxford University Press, revised and published in its third edition over 20 years, presents the standard history of ancient Mediterranean civilization in the English-speaking world. This book integrates the latest archaeological discoveries, textual interpretations, and travelogues, presenting a three-dimensional perspective on politics, military affairs, culture, and art.
88 exquisite illustrations, 20 detailed maps, and 13 architectural plans vividly present a magnificent picture of the ancient Western world spanning 5,000 years!
Editor's Recommendation: Since its first publication in 1996 by Oxford University Press, this book has been widely praised by students, teachers, and the general public. By the time of its third edition in 2014, it has undergone two comprehensive revisions, incorporating the latest archaeological discoveries and research findings from the past two decades, making it a consistently excellent choice for a comprehensive study of ancient civilizations. The author has extensively traveled to ancient sites along the Mediterranean coast, presenting ancient history with a traveler's eye. The book features 88 exquisite illustrations, 20 detailed maps, and 13 architectural plans, providing readers with a visually engaging understanding of the ancient world. Brief Introduction: This comprehensive history of the Mediterranean explores the rise and fall of ancient Mediterranean civilizations and the origins and formation of Western civilization. Author Charles Freeman, focusing on Egypt, Greece, and Rome, three of the most representative ancient Mediterranean civilizations, takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the dramatic history of the Mediterranean world, from the rise of ancient Near Eastern civilization in 5000 BC to the end of the Classical Age in 600 AD. This book transcends traditional political history frameworks, striving to present and explain history through a variety of perspectives, including literature, art, philosophy, architecture, and socioeconomics. The author also devotes considerable space to reviewing the process of modern Europeans rediscovering and accepting Greco-Roman civilization, reminding readers to be wary of the misuse of history. The book is also accompanied by many exquisite illustrations and maps.
Although this book is an introductory reading on ancient history, it still contains rigorous academic discussions and serious thinking, and uses simple words to present to readers the latest research results and major archaeological discoveries in the Western academic community in recent years.
◎ Celebrity recommendation Charles Freeman is one of the historians I admire most. He has always examined history in a broad geographical and temporal context. "Egypt, Greece and Rome" is a masterpiece that is always worth reading. It provides readers who are curious about history with an opportunity to fully understand and recognize the ancient Mediterranean civilizations. - Paul Cartledge, Professor at Cambridge University This book introducing the ancient Mediterranean civilizations is a remarkable achievement... The language of this book is concise and vivid, and it is especially suitable for general readers and those who are interested in historical research as an introductory reading. From any perspective, Freeman's book is a classic that has stood the test of time. - Alan Lloyd, Chairman of the Egypt Exploration Society The book's introduction and analysis of the three major ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean - Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations - are to the point and incisive. Charles Freeman has done his job brilliantly. - Richard Myers, Professor at the University of Sydney

2020-09-01

民主与建设出版社

the new wave

952

9787513928960