A history of ancient Greece

Summary: George Washington University professor, Erich H. Cline, delves into the history of Ancient Greece, frequently considered to be the founding nation of democracy in Western civilization. From the Minoans to the Mycenaeans to the Trojan War and the first Olympics, the history of this civilization abounds with momentous events and cultural landmarks that resonate through the millennia.

Record details

ISBN: 9781456101466
Physical Description: electronic resource
access
remote
1 sound file (ca. 8 hr.) : digital.
Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher: Prince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books ; [Prince Frederick, Md.] : [Distributed by] OneClick Digital, 2011, p2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Downloadable audio file. Title from title screen (viewed March 3, 2011). "14 lectures."
Formatted Contents Note:	The Minoans and Crete -- The Mycenaeans and the Greek mainland -- Homer and the Trojan War -- The Greek Dark Ages -- Archaic Greece and the Greek Renaissance -- The rise of Sparta and Athens -- The origins of democracy -- The rise of Persia and the origins of the Ionian revolt -- The Persian wars -- The Golden Age of Athens -- The Peloponnesian War -- Socrates, Plato, and the origins of Greek philosophy -- Phillip II and Alexander the Great -- Alexander's legacies and his successors.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access restricted to subscribing institutions.
Participant or Performer Note:	Lecture given by Eric H. Cline.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Downloadable applications available for access via iOS 4.0+ devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android 2.1+ devices.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web. Requires OneClick Digital Media Manager. System requirements: 200 MB of free disk space, 512 MB of RAM, Windows Installer 3.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (x86 and x64), Windows Media Player 10 QA.