Greek Legacy: Classical Origins of the Modern World

In the 12 lectures of Greek Legacy: Classical Origins of the Modern World, explore the continuing influence of the classical Greek achievement on contemporary life. Your guide to the rise, fall, and return of Greek influence on Western culture is acclaimed Professor Daniel N. Robinson. He explores this rich legacy in specific aspects of our 21st-century lives, including: literature, art and architecture, learning, science and medicine, and government. By the final lecture, you'll have gained a fresh perspective on the remarkable continuity and preservation of the Greek ethos over thousands of years.

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Categories: History Ancient History - Classical Philosophy & Religion Ancient Philosophy Intellectual History

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