John Boardman / The Greeks in Asia 2015

Description: The Greeks in Asia Author: John Boardman Title: The Greeks in Asia Publication: Thames & Hudson, 2015 Description: Hardcover. New oversized hardcover in new dust jacket. Pages are clean and free of marks or underlining. (7.6 x 1.1 x 10.4 inches) Includes author's notes, index, maps, illustrations, and full-color photo plates. 240 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. New / New. The supremely accessible culmination of decades of research on the influence of the Greeks beyond their home territory from an eminent scholarFrom Britain's most distinguished historian of ancient Greek art comes this account of the influence of Greek communities and their culture through Central Asia, India, and Western China, from the Bronze Age to the rise of Islam.John Boardman examines a wealth of art and artifacts as well as literary sources to reveal the remarkable influence of Greek culture on peoples―Anatolians, Levantines, Persians, Asiatics, Indians, and Chinese―whose civilizations were far older, with their own strong traditions in government, the arts, and daily life.The Greeks were not empire builders. They did not seek to conquer or rule. However, they were highly literate and adept at trade; they spread a monetary economy through Eurasia; their religion was easily adapted to that of others; their art developed a narrative form that was to be dominant for centuries to come; and their poets and philosophers were widely respected outside their homeland. As Boardman notes, "They are an odd phenomenon in world history. Through their travels they came to leave a very distinctive imprint on the lives and arts of many distant peoples.". Seller ID: 200864 Subject: Anthropology, Asia, Greece The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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