The Oxford History of the Classical World by John Boardman
The Oxford history of the classical world aims to present the general reader with a view of the Graeco-Roman world, its history and achievements. This volume is concerned with the period from the 8th to the 1st century BC and deals with the Hellenization of the Middle East by the monarchies established in the area conquered by Alexander the Great. Chapters written by established historians discuss the political and social history and are interspersed with sections on literature, philosophy and the arts. The historical framework is reinforced by maps and chronological charts. The companion text is The Oxford history of the classical world - Rome.blished as one volume in 1986 by OUP.