The Decline and Fall of Ancient Greece (Turning Points in World History)

This text highlights the decline of the Greek political states during the Hellenistic Age (ca.323-30 B.C.). Topics discussed include the leaders and military campaigns of the various states, the events that led to the eventual overthrow by the Romans, and the social, cultural, and economic conditions of the times.

Grade 9 Up-This anthology covers the struggle of ancient Greece in its attempt to become a unified empire, its contributions to the ancient world, and its ultimate demise. The contributors include well-known historians and each of the essays or excerpts from larger works has a brief introduction that summarizes its argument. Entries address such topics as politics, military, social, and cultural conditions. Additionally, this book also provides a chronology, excerpts from primary documents, an extensive list of ancient and modern sources for further reading, and a thorough index. This excellent title is organized with researchers in mind and gives concrete examples of writing to support a thesis. Unfortunately there are no illustrations or maps. Although the value of this book lies in its information for reports, anyone interested in the subject will find the text fascinating.
Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX
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