Goldsmith’s History of Greece V1-2 (1804)

Goldsmith's History of Greece is a two-volume book written by the famous English writer, Oliver Goldsmith, in 1804. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Greece, from its earliest days to the time of the Macedonian conquest by Alexander the Great. In the first volume, Goldsmith covers the legendary and mythological origins of Greece, including the Trojan War and the founding of Athens. He then moves on to discuss the rise of the Greek city-states, the Persian Wars, and the Peloponnesian War. Goldsmith also provides an in-depth analysis of the political and social systems of ancient Greece, including the Athenian democracy and the Spartan oligarchy. The second volume of the book covers the Hellenistic period, which saw the rise of Alexander the Great and the spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean world. Goldsmith discusses the conquests of Alexander, the wars of the Diadochi, and the eventual decline of the Hellenistic kingdoms. Throughout the book, Goldsmith provides vivid descriptions of the major events and personalities of Greek history, as well as insightful analysis of the cultural and philosophical achievements of the Greeks. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it an excellent introduction to the history of Greece for both students and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.