Babylon, Memphis, Persepolis: Eastern Contexts of Greek... by Walter Burkert

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"At the distant beginning of Western civilization, according to European tradition, Greece stands as an insular, isolated, near-miracle of burgeoning culture. This book traverses the ancient world's three great centers of cultural exchange--Babylonian Nineveh, Egyptian Memphis, and Iranian... read more

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Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Anthropology › Cultural
Books › Literature & Fiction › Classics › Greek
Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Sociology
Books › History › Ancient › Greece

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Eastern Contexts of Greek Culture

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