Thomas Cahill's 2003 study of ancient Greek civilization — part of his Hinges of History series — examining the Greek contribution to Western civilization through art, poetry, drama, philosophy, and warfare.
Presents ancient Greece as the source of the Western habits of mind — critical inquiry, dramatic narrative, athletic competition, philosophical argument — through accessible narrative focused on specific texts and individuals.
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