A Companion to Greek Studies [Paperback]

First published in 1931, this book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of ancient Greece and the Greeks.First published in 1931, this book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of ancient Greece and the Greeks. The topics covered include Greek flora and fauna, daily life in ancient Greece, commerce, art, linguistics and war, all written by authors with particular experience in their field.First published in 1931, this book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of ancient Greece and the Greeks. The topics covered include Greek flora and fauna, daily life in ancient Greece, commerce, art, linguistics and war, all written by authors with particular experience in their field.First published in 1931 as a fourth edition of a 1905 original, this book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the study of ancient Greece and the Greeks. The topics covered include Greek flora and fauna, daily life in ancient Greece, commerce, art, linguistics and war, all written by authors with particular experience in their field. The text is illustrated with a number of drawings and photographs of key sites and artefacts. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient history and the Greeks.Part I. Geography, Ethnology, Fauna, Flora: 1. Geography H. F. Tozer; 2. Ethnology A. J. B. Wace; 3. Fauna D'arcy W. Thompson; 4. Flora William Turner Thiselton-Dyer; Part II. History: 1. Chronology R. D. Hicks; 2. Chronological tables; Part III. Literature, Philosophy, Science: 1. Literature Richard C. Jebb and A. T. Sinclair; 2. Philosophy Henry Jackson, R. Hackforth and R. D. Hicks; 3. Science James Gow; Part IV. Art: 1. Prehistoric art A. J. B. Wace; 2. Architecture F. C. Penrose and E. A. Gardner; 3. Sculpture Charles Walston and R. C. Bosanquet; 4. Painting F. R. Earp; 5. Vase painting A. H. Smith; 6. Terracottas H. B. Walters; 7. Bronze-work H. B. Walters; 8. Gold and silver work H. B. Walters; 9. Engraved gems lõ