Author: BURY, J[OHN] B[AGNELL] (1861-1927)
Title: A History of Greece to the Death of Alexander the Great
Description: NY: Random House (The Modern Library), 1937. First Edition Thus. 1. Hard Cover. xxii,(ii),885,(3) The Modern Library of the World's Best Books In-Text Illustrations and Fold-Out Color Maps (2) First Modern Library Giant Edition (stated). Numerous in-text illustrations. Numerous maps in text, and two fold-out color maps of (1) Greece at the Beginning of Peloponnesian War and (2) The Empire of Alexander. The two color fold-out maps are in perfect condition. Includes a Chronological Table, extensive and References. Original publisher's red cloth, gilt. Titles, gilt, on black labels on spine. Modern Library gilt medallion on cover and spine. Chapters: I. The Beginnings of Greece & the Heroic Age, II. The Expansion of Greece; III. Growth of Sparta; IV. The Union of Attica & the Foundation of the Athenian Democracy; V. Growth of Athens; VI. The Advance of Persia to the Aegean; VII. The Perils of Greece: The Persian & Punic Invasions; VIII. The Foundation of the Athenian Empire; IX. The Athenian Empire under the Guidance of Pericles; X. The War of Athens with the Peloponnesians; XI. The Decline & Downfall of the Athenian Empire; XII. The Spartan Supremacy & the Persian War; XIII. The Revival of Athens & Her Second League; XIV. The Hegemony of Thebes; XV. The Syracusan Empire & the Struggle With Carthage; XVI. Rise Of Macedonia; XVII. The Conquest of Persia; XVIII. The Conquest of the Far East. Minor stains near front and rear hinges (interior) not affecting hinges or text. Spine rubbed and darkened. All gilt faded. Binding tight and fresh.. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 885 pp. Good+ with no dust jacket .

Keywords: History; Ancient History; Greece; Greek History; Alexander the Great History


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