The Orientalizing Revolution
Download or Read eBook The Orientalizing Revolution PDF written by Walter Burkert and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Walter Burkert |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| ISBN-10 | : 067464364X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674643642 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (4X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Orientalizing Revolution by : Walter Burkert
Book excerpt: Ancient Greek culture is often described as a miracle, owing little to its neighbors. Walter Burkert argues against a distorted view, toward a more balanced picture. "Under the influence of the Semitic East--from writers, craftsmen, merchants, healers--Greek culture began its unique flowering, soon to assume cultural hegemony in the Mediterranean."
