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Penguin Books (1944), Paperback, 288 pages
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Originally published in 1935, this book presents an introductory guide to the ancient Mediterranean and its history. Glover covers the history of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, as well as the art of both civilizations and a brief view into the everyday life of the people living under the Roman Empire's dominion. Maps, illustrations and photographs of relevant artefacts and locations are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world or the history of classical education.
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This is a very good, if dated, introduction to the Ancient World. The style with which Glover writes is marvellous, it reminds me of CS Lewis - although other people might not like it. If anything I give it 5 stars for the style alone, afterall the content can be found in any standard book about
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1935
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884622892362