A concise narrative of Greek history and an analysis of the literature, art, and thought of the ancient Greeks. * Tells the story of Greek civilization from the from the Minoan Period to the time of the Byzantine Empire* Surveys the remarkable culture and history the ancient Greeks* Explores the ways in which Greek civilization has been continually reinvented from antiquity to the present day* Updated edition includes additional illustrations, maps, and timelines, a glossary, and an annotated bibliography