The Orientalizing Revolution: Near Eastern Influence on Greek Culture in the Early Archaic Age
- ISBN-10
- 067464364X
- ISBN-13
- 9780674643642
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 225
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Author
- Walter Burkert
Description
Ancient Greek culture is often described as a miracle, owing little to its neighbors. Walter Burkert argues against a distorted view, toward a more balanced picture. "Under the influence of the Semitic East--from writers, craftsmen, merchants, healers--Greek culture began its unique flowering, soon to assume cultural hegemony in the Mediterranean."
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