The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization (2 ed.)
Previous Edition (1 ed.)
Over 700 entries
For over 2,000 years the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome have captivated our collective imagination and provided inspiration for so many aspects of our lives—from culture, literature, drama, cinema, and television to society, education, and politics. Many of the roots of the way life is lived in the West today can be traced to the ancient civilizations, not only in politics, law, technology, philosophy, and science, but also in social and family life, language, and art.
This work incorporates the updates and revisions made to the latest edition of the acclaimed Oxford Classical Dictionary, from which this abridged Companion derives. A revised chronology, bibliography, and thematic listing of entries supplement the A to Z entries. It also contains over 40 new or completely rewritten entries on Greek and Roman society and culture, including ancient perceptions of colour, gender, ghosts, masculinity, sacred laws, and theatricality, as well as new feature entries on topics such as emotions, madness, and ancient conceptions of the senses.
Beautiful illustrations, clear and authoritative entries, and the useful chronology and bibliography make this Companion the perfect guide for readers interested in learning more about the Graeco-Roman world.
Bibliographic Information
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Print Publication Date:
- 2014
- Print ISBN-13:
- 9780198706779
- Published online:
- 2014
- Current Online Version:
- 2014
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acref/9780198706779.001.0001
- eISBN:
- 9780191778483
