Lot 08315

Matthew Dillon. The Ancient Greeks in their own words. Sutton Publishing, 2002.Small 4to, [i-v]+vi+[1]+2-298. Original guilted hard paper covers, with its dusk-jacket. In an excellent condition.

This volume offers an eyewitness account of life in the classical world. The author has selected a series of telling extracts from Greek literature to provide a picture of the customs, concerns and underlying values of the ancient Greeks.

The extracts have been selected from a variety of sources and record not only the lives of famous Greeks, but – perhaps more importantly – offer an insight into the lives of more ordinary individuals. This compilation gives an impression of the public and private facets of Greek life, providing an insight into the mentality of the Greeks.