The Silver Age Of The Greek World - John Pentland Mahaffy - Bog

""The Silver Age of the Greek World"" is a historical book written by John Pentland Mahaffy. The book explores the period between the Persian Wars and the rise of Macedon, which is often referred to as the ""Silver Age"" of ancient Greece. Mahaffy provides a detailed analysis of the political, cultural, and intellectual developments that took place during this time. He covers the rise of Athens as a dominant power, the Peloponnesian War, the rise of Macedon under Philip II, and the reign of Alexander the Great. The book also delves into the artistic and literary achievements of the period, including the works of playwrights like Euripides and the philosophy of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Mahaffy's writing is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.