A History of Greece Bury Modern Library VG+ 2 Fold-Out Maps No DJ

J. B. Bury (John Bagnell Bury)

Published by The Modern Library (Random House), New York

About this Item

A well-preserved Modern Library edition of J. B. Bury's A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great, a classic scholarly survey of ancient Greek civilization from its earliest origins through the age of Alexander. This volume presents Bury's influential synthesis of political, cultural, and military history, long regarded as a foundational text in classical studies. The work traces the development of Greek society from the Aegean and Mycenaean worlds through the Persian Wars, the rise of Athens and Sparta, and ultimately the Macedonian conquest under Alexander.

This edition is illustrated with two fold-out maps, including a detailed map of Greece at the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War and a map of the empire of Alexander the Great. These maps remain crisp and fully intact, adding both visual appeal and research value. The typography, layout, and durable cloth binding reflect the high production standards of mid-century Modern Library volumes, designed for both accessibility and longevity.

Published by The Modern Library, an imprint of Random House known for bringing authoritative texts to a broad readership, this edition likely dates to the 1940s-early 1950s based on binding style and publisher imprint. The absence of a later ISBN and the presence of classic ML design elements support this dating. The book is complete, with no markings, and presents clean, bright pages throughout.

Condition is Very Good+, with strong red cloth boards, light shelf wear at extremities, and a solid, square binding. The interior is notably clean, with no ownership marks or annotations. The fold-out maps are a particular highlight, uncommon to find in such well-preserved condition. An attractive copy of a cornerstone work in Greek historiography.

John Bagnell Bury (1861-1927) was an Irish historian and classical scholar, Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge. Renowned for his rigorous and methodical approach, Bury helped shape modern historical scholarship through his works on ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and Byzantine history. His writings remain influential for their clarity, depth, and commitment to historical analysis grounded in primary sources.

Seller Inventory # NF.BUR.1937.1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Greece Bury Modern Library VG+ 2 Fold-Out Maps No DJ
• Publisher: The Modern Library (Random House), New York
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Non-Fiction
  • History